Histology Assistant / SEIU - D
About The Position
GENERAL OVERVIEW Under supervision, performs routine and special histological procedures on patient specimens. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review. (50%) Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and notifies supervisor. (25%) Performs routine and special staining procedures. (20%) Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%) Performs other duties as assigned or required. QUALIFICATIONS Preferred One year of laboratory experience preferred Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice Highmark Health is a national, blended health organization that includes one of America’s largest Blue Cross Blue Shield insurers and a growing regional hospital and physician network. Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services. Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.
Nice To Haves
- One year of laboratory experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with departmental policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review.
- Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and notifies supervisor.
- Performs routine and special staining procedures.
- Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
