Overview
*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 from the permanent storage records as required by the pathologist.
* 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.
*Minimum Education*
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
*Required Skills*
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
*Minimum Work Experience*
* Six months to one year medical experience, particularly in Histology or the laboratory is preferred.
*Benefits – Wide range of benefits options!*
Here at Rutherford Regional, 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.
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint’s extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.
*Why join our team?*
We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!
**Job:** **Laboratory*
**Organization:** **
**Title:** *Histology Assistant*
**Location:** *NC-Rutherfordton*
**Requisition ID:** *7462-8463*
