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Location: Plymouth, MN 55441

Hours: Vary

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PRN/Limited Benefits Available

In this role, you will:

• This position outlines the responsibilities and requirements for a histology Lab Assistant, focusing on the embedding area. Upon completing the technical training program, both the Supervisor and Laboratory Director will assess the Histology Lab Assistant's performance quality and standards. Following this assessment, a competency assessment plan will be executed.

• The Histology Lab Assistant will be responsible for preparing sections of human tissue from surgical procedures for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis. This includes using the technique of embedding to properly orient specimens in paraffin blocks.

• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.

• May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed,

All you need is:

• Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.

• Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.

• Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.

• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

• Skill in using computer programs and applications.

• Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.

• Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

Bonus points if you've got:

• Minimum of one (1) year relevant experience as a Laboratory experience preferred

Education:

• Some college degree in the field of Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.

• ** OR **

• Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.

• Eligible for State licensure, if applicable.

• Eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

• We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work

• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people

• Opportunity to grow in your profession

• Free lab services for you and your dependents

• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match

• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

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