A/P Slide Processor: 40 Hours Per Week (Midnights)

Alverno Laboratories • Hammond, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This individual is responsible for the assembling of H&E, IHC, and special stains slides into complete cases onto the slide folders for delivery to the hospital sites or to Central lab transcription department. He/she will print and order special stains requests received through department e-mail system or fax. He/she will order slide labels, IHC, special stains, and/or block re-cuts through the Soft computer system. He/she will rotate/change reagents on slide stainers. He/she will operate histology instruments and will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and documentation. This individual will assist histology technicians in the IHC/special stain area by loading and unloading IHC and special stain slides from the automated strainers, filling bulk reagents, and performing preventative maintenance functions. Clerical duties include completing PM/QC logs, histology daily statistics, and filing of blocks and slides. This individual shall maintain a healing environment for employees and patients with a spirit of caring and concern as incorporated in the philosophy of our Catholic healthcare systems while performing all job functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Keyboarding skills preferred

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience preferred

Responsibilities

• assembling of H&E, IHC, and special stains slides into complete cases onto the slide folders
• print and order special stains requests received through department e-mail system or fax
• order slide labels, IHC, special stains, and/or block re-cuts through the Soft computer system
• rotate/change reagents on slide stainers
• operate histology instruments and will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and documentation
• assist histology technicians in the IHC/special stain area by loading and unloading IHC and special stain slides from the automated strainers, filling bulk reagents, and performing preventative maintenance functions
• completing PM/QC logs, histology daily statistics, and filing of blocks and slides
• maintain a healing environment for employees and patients with a spirit of caring and concern as incorporated in the philosophy of our Catholic healthcare systems while performing all job functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED