Northwestern Memorial Hospital · 11 hours ago
Histology Lab Assistant, Full-Time Evenings
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNorthwestern Medicine is a healthcare organization committed to delivering world-class care. The Histology Lab Assistant provides essential support to the histology and surgical pathology laboratory, focusing on specimen processing and preparation of microscopic slides while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provides histology laboratory support using automation and manual methods to stain and coverslip microscopic slides. Labels slides, collates with paperwork, and submits to appropriate pathologist or resident. Documents appropriate tracking information. Submits slides and protocols to appropriate resident, pathologist, or staff
Reviews protocol files for Gross Only specimens and/or outstanding paperwork. Monitors logs to ensure all routine H&E slides are submitted
Performs and documents basic embedding procedures for routine surgical and autopsy tissues
Performs and documents routine paraffin block reconciliation. Prioritizes blocks based on established guidelines
Records all documentation consistently and legibly. Maintains manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary. Investigates, escalates, and documents any discrepancies appropriately
Answers routine inquiries related to blocks, slides, and case status. Direct inquiries regarding technical information to the appropriate laboratory staff
Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities within defined turn-around times (i.e., tissue processor, embedding center, automated stainer and cover slipper, etc)
Cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine instrument maintenance per SOP. Reports equipment or instrument malfunctions appropriately
Files paraffin blocks on a daily basis
Transports specimens, blocks, and slides as necessary
Maintains a clean and safe work environment to ensure efficient workflow and compliance with all regulatory requirements. Cleans and disinfects laboratory areas per SOP. Perform minor spill cleanup per SOP when necessary
Monitors laboratory inventory in the front histology area to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate. Promptly notifies coordinator of any supply issues
Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication
Participates in Safety and Infection Control activities
Assists with orientation and training of new staff in front histology area
Takes initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings, etc
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School diploma
Computer experience with keyboard proficiency
Familiarity with medical terminology
Preferred
A.S. degree in the biological, life sciences, medical laboratory technology, or other related field
Prior work experience in laboratory support or health related experience
Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year ($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Company
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is an academic medical center.
Founded in 1981Chicago, Illinois, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lisa Nguyen
Co-Founder of Volunteer Services to Cardiology Department
Adewumni Sulaiman
ECMO Specialist
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