Histology Assistant

Salary Range

$18.69 - $28.11
Overview

Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.

Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Retirement Plan
• Pool Differential
• Sick Leave
• Shift Differential
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note: This is a pool position. No guarantee of hours.

Under direct supervision, provides assistant support services for histology, cytology, front office, and pathologists. Performs a variety of technical procedures which assist in the production of microscopic slides.

Position Reports To: Anatomic Pathology Manager

1. Cleaning and organizing of assigned stations as needed.
2. Embedding, microtomy and delivery of certain specimens as needed.
3. Assist with the monitoring, documentation, set up and maintenance of histology’s instrumentation.
4. Accurately follow established histology protocols.
5. Assist with special stains as assigned.
6. Assist with slide/block filing, sorting, sendouts, returns, retrievals (warehouse) and disposal.
7. Assisting front office with resulting cases as needed.
8. Assisting cytology with walking in pap specimens as needed.
9. Answer telephones and communicate with surrounding departments.
10. Communicate problems and information to appropriate leads or management.
11. Order & restock supplies as assigned, assist leads with item sweep checks.
12. Demonstrates correct safety practices as defined in established protocols.
13. Handles patient specimens, hazardous chemicals & waste, according to policy.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.

Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement of working at Confluence Health. Religious and medical exemptions will be considered upon request.

Required:

• High school diploma or GED.

Desired:

• Associate Degree and at least 1 year experience in the laboratory.

O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday.
F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday.
C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.

Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - F
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - F
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - F
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - F
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - F
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - O

Working Conditions:

• Not Specified

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non-exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - Yes
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - No
• Lighting - No
• Noise - Yes
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - Yes