Trinity Health MI · 1 day ago
Histology Assistant - Day Shift - Part Time
Trinity Health MI is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care and values the dignity of every individual. They are seeking a Histology Assistant to perform necessary procedures for pathology specimens, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality control standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Picks up pathology specimens from various locations throughout the hospital and campus such as surgery, endoscopy, etc
Responsible for proper handling, accessioning, and billing of all pathology specimens through entering data into the LIS computer application
Prints labels and work lists
Answers telephone and assists coworkers, patients, staff and pathologists as needed
Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of Cytology preparations and procedures including NONGYN's and Liquid Based PAP's, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety
Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN, GYN, and other pathology slides utilizing proper techniques
Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining
Performs necessary quality control and maintenance of assigned lab equipment and records
Maintains procedures to be up to date, and in compliance with regulatory agencies
Assists with basic or designated Histology procedures
Assists Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants in designated procedures
Cleans and stocks all work areas including the morgue area(s)
Distributes slides and paperwork to cytotechnologists or pathologists
Monitors inventory for Pathology areas
Follows policy and procedures for storage length and proper disposal of blocks, slides, surgical specimens, requisitions, and reports
Effectively and efficiently prioritizes workflow within the department
Remains abreast of developments in through self-study and seminar attendance
Performs other duties as assigned
Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships
Approaches conflict in a constructive manner
Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution
Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places
Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS
Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Two years of college course work completed (40-60 credit hours) with emphasis in a science curriculum or equivalent: 12 hours Science credits required
One year experience working in Cytology Preparation and/or Histology Processing preferred, with knowledge of medical terminology
Preferred
Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred