Histology Lab Support Assistant, Days

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Come be a part of the transformation happening at Loyola Medicine. New state of the art Regional Clinical Laboratory. The new lab enables greater operational efficiencies, improved turnaround times to support future growth and expansion into emerging technologies and lab testing methodologies.

Loyola Medicine, treating the whole person with compassion-to "also treat the human spirit." Come join the Histology Team at Loyola Medicine, Maywood, IL.

Our Vision

As a mission-driven innovative health organization, we will become the national leader in improving the health of our communities and each person we serve. We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Entry level Laboratory position with 1-2 years specimen tracking, data entry and high customer service. Not ideal for someone looking for an MLS or Med Tech role.

Starting rate: $20.00 per hour

Hours:

• Day Shift

• Monday-Friday

• AM Start Time Varies

• Rotating Shifts According to Bench Assignment

• Area: Histology

About the Job

In this role, the Lab Support Service Tech supports the delivery of patient care through the receipt, filing and record maintenance of slides and blocks. Completes accessioning of surgical pathology specimens into the Anatomic Pathology information system (CoPath). Provides outstanding customer service to any person requesting supplies or information by telephone, computer, or in person.

Here's what you'll do

• Responsible for accurately maintaining and filing all glass tissue slides and paraffin tissue blocks generated by the department of pathology. Duties include numerical assembly by case year, tracking of specimens, and maintenance of two filing locations (EMS and Bldg #159).

• Performs duties for preanalytical testing according to standard operating procedures including specimen transport, data entry, and specimen tracking. Receives and evaluates all specimens to ensure positive identification and appropriateness of sample. Interacts positively with customers and staff. Works with fellow team members to properly triage and efficiently move samples through the preanalytical phase of testing or diagnosis.

• Assists with filing and return of consult case slides and blocks as needed.

• Accurately orders and receives specimens for outside patients with proper client and diagnostic information to assure proper billing and reporting.

• Understands and uses the laboratory computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking, reporting and billing.

• Assist with scanning of slides into Leica Aperio storage, or similar system as needed.

What you'll need

Required:

• High School Diploma

• Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Licensure/Certifications

Required:

• N/A

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)

• Competitive Shift Differentials

• Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• 403(b) with Employer Match

• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

• Referral Rewards

• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities

• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.