Histology Aide, Full Time, Evening Shift
Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: October 15, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a calling.MO-SSM Health St. Mary's
Hospital - St. LouisWorker Type:RegularJob Summary:Under direct
supervision, and following established policies and procedures, the
histology aide assists histologists and pathologists obtain and
analyze tissue specimens from patients in order to diagnose and
treat diseases. This position performs both technical and clerical
functions. Histology is the study of the form of structures seen
under the microscope.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists histologists and pathologists staff by retrieving,
labeling, processing and preserving tissue specimens.
- May cut and chemically stain specimens.
- Adheres to specimen collection procedures and specimen
requirements and performs quality control.
- Enters orders into computer system.
- Cleans and maintains laboratory supplies and work area.
- Performs calibration and troubleshooting on testing systems and
instruments.
- Updates statistical records, labels tubes, and schedules
processing runs.
- May perform general clerical duties such as answering the
phone, filing, and registering patients.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATION
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work
experienceEXPERIENCE
- No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and
gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS -
- NoneWork Shift:Evening Shift (United States of America)Job
Type:EmployeeDepartment:3407000100 Anatomic PathologyScheduled
Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM
Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Benefits SSM Health values our
exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package
to fit their needs. -
- Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). -
- Flexible Payment Options: -our voluntary benefit offered
through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access
to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees may apply) -before
payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide upfront tuition coverage
through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Saint Charles , Histology Aide, Full Time, Evening Shift, Other , Saint Louis, Missouri
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