Histology Laboratory Assistant - Rochester General Hospital (Full-Time, Days)

Job Title: Histology Laboratory Assistant
Department: Laboratory - Histology
Location: Rochester General Hospital | 1425 Portland Ave. Rochester, NY 14621
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts, 8:30a - 5:00p

SUMMARY

The Histology Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the histotechnologists in processing the slides for the pathologists, registers surgical specimens in the LIS system, and performs preventive maintenance of equipment, reagents, and documents on the applicable logs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies patient identification on specimens and requisitions, notifies the manager or designee of any discrepancies.
• Registers surgical specimens in the LIS system and provides positive patient identification throughout processing. Obtains necessary information if missing.
• Organizes and files slides, blocks and paperwork in numerical order.
• Prepares, stains, cover slips and labels specimens.
• Performs preventive maintenance of equipment and reagents then documents on the applicable logs.
• Monitors temperatures of equipment.
• Maintains and runs recycler.
• Monitors departmental reagent inventories. Notifies appropriate person when supplies reach reorder level.
• Enters incoming cases received from reference labs or consultations. Prepares cases for send out to reference labs.
• Works with Leadership and lab employees to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
• Promotes and supports positive team environment in the department.
• Participates in scheduled department meetings.
• Complies with established procedures and company policy.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of six (6) months laboratory experience required
• Computer experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's degree preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.10 - $20.00Rochester14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.