Histology Assistant- PRN
Company: Frye Regional Medical Center
Location: Statesville
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Summary
Performs clerical and technical support functions for the anatomic
pathology laboratory such as specimen receipt and logging, slide
filing, and various technical duties. Performs body fluid
procedures using the Cytospin centrifuge. Performs various staining
and cover-slipping of prepared slides. Assists the Histotechnician
in the performance of maintenance activities (i.e. taking
temperatures) and housekeeping activities (tissue processor,
staining dishes). With the assistance of the Plant Operations
personnel, gathers tissue specimens for disposal by off-site
company. Prepares, files, and maintains card file for surgical and
cytology specimens. Pre-labels cassettes for the Pathologist to be
used during surgical grossing. Performs various clerical duties to
support the Histotechnician and Pathologists. Processes the
send-off of various specimens for referral testing. May be
cross-trained to preform phlebotomy in times of short-staffing.
Responsible for various housekeeping activities such as cleaning
Cytospin parts, cleaning counters, cassettes, and embedding molds.
Performs the duties of the Histotechnician in absence (embedding,
sectioning, and staining). Orders supplies for the Anatomic
Pathology lab sections weekly and as needed. Requisitions and
stores alcohol solutions obtained from Pharmacy. Cleans the cutting
board. Counts Histology and Cytology workload recording and
documentation. Cleans and refills the tissue processor beakers and
staining dishes. Performs various other duties as may be assigned
by her supervisor, or the Laboratory Director.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of
North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral
Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care
providers.
Essential Functions
Assures that specimens are received from surgery in a timely manner
and records their receipt accurately in the logbook, assuring that
all required information is present including demographic, clinical
and billing information when applicable.
Files surgical slides accurately and in a timely manner.
Retrieves surgical slides and blocks as required by the Pathologist
from the permanent storage records
Performs body fluid procedures using the Cytospin centrifuge in a
timely manner using the proper personal protective precautions
required.
Performs maintenance activities such as taking temperatures and any
other maintenance duties required or assigned by the Histology
Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
Performs maintenance activities such as taking temperatures and any
other maintenance duties assigned by the Histotechnologist in a
timely and accurate manner.
Stains and coverslips prepared slides for Cytology and Histology so
as to yield a quality slide without air bubbles.
Files surgical slides in a timely manner. Retrieves surgical slides
and blocks as required by the Pathologist from the permanent
storage records.
Accurately prepares files, and maintains the card file for cytology
specimens in a timely manner.
Accurately pre-labels cassettes for the Pathologist, used during
the gross examination procedure.
Performs various housekeeping activities such as cleaning Cytospin
parts, counters, cassettes, embedding molds, and the cutting board
in a timely manner.
Assists in ordering supplies for the Anatomic Pathology lab
sections weekly an is needed to maintain adequate supplies.
Requisitions and stores alcohol solutions obtained from Pharmacy to
maintain adequate supplies.
Cleans and refills the tissue processor beakers and staining dishes
as required.
Performs various other duties as may be assigned by her supervisor,
or the Director of Laboratories.
Observes all safety procedures in the handling of patient
specimens, controls, reagents, and instrumentation.
Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!
Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage
that best fits your needs.
HSA
401(K) retirement plan contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life
insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional,
legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household.
Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy
your time away from work.
Why join our team?
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional
and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care
facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient
care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing
patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs
of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable
assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to
ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing
lives, we are looking for you!
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum Work Experience
Six months to one year medical experience, particularly in
Histology or the laboratory is preferred.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking
for diversity in candidates for employment:
Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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