Histology Assistant/part-time/days/trinity

Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, Illinois, US
Base: $24.10 - $36.15 ph; bonus/equity: not specif...
Maintain adequate supplies and reagents
Perform routine preventative maintenance on instrumentation
Verify identity of surgical specimens
The role involves maintaining laboratory inventory, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate specimen identification in a core lab setting

Job Summary

  • The role involves maintaining laboratory inventory, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate specimen identification in a core lab setting.
  • Employees will assist pathologists with gross examinations, process tissue sections, and potentially participate in postmortem examinations under strict safety protocols.
  • Advocate Health offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and educational assistance programs.

Matching Summary

The role involves maintaining laboratory inventory, performing equipment maintenance, and ensuring accurate specimen identification in a core lab setting.

Salary

Base: $24.10 - $36.15 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive suite including medical dental vision life disability retirement and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain adequate supplies and reagents
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on instrumentation
  • Verify identity of surgical specimens
  • Follow OSHA FDA EPA regulatory safety procedures
  • Process tissue sections and cytology cellblock cassettes
  • Assist with gross examination of surgical specimens
  • Handle human blood body fluids tissues and cadavers

Nice-to-have

  • Detail oriented with good organizational skills
  • Proficient computer and keyboarding skills
  • Ability to handle stressful situations calmly
  • Experience training new associates and students
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and biologic sciences

Key Requirements

  • High School Graduate or equivalent
  • 2 years experience in medical field environment
  • Familiarity with medical terminology
  • Knowledge of human anatomy
  • Safety handling sharp instruments

Work Rights

Not specified

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