Southcoast Health System, Inc.

Laboratory Assistant-Histology


Pay$21.72 - $28.53 / hour
LocationNew Bedford/Massachusetts
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 42257

      Overview

      Community Focused. Care Driven.

      Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.

      Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

      Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

      Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row!

      We are searching for a talented Laboratory Assistant-Histology

      Hours: 40hrs

      Shift: Day shift; 7:30am - 4:00pm

      Location: St. Luke’s Hospital – New Bedford, MA

      A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

      • A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
      • Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
      • Generous Earned Time Off Package**
      • Employee Wellbeing Program
      • 403B Retirement Plan with company match
      • Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
      • Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

      **Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours.

      Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

      Responsibilities

      Under the direction of the department Clinical Specialist and Pathologists and in coordination with Medical and Administrative Director and Laboratory Managers, perform basic pre-analytical technical and clerical duties including but not limited to: specimen receipt, specimen integrity acceptability, specimen processing, assist with basic hazardous chemical waste disposal, stain filtration and set up for fresh froze section reagents, and cleaning of instruments.

      Qualifications

      • Successful completion of High School or equivalency required.
      • Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
      • Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. Up to and including one year experience.
      • Combination of education and experience as a microbiology specimen processor/lab assistant equivalent for at least 6 months accepted.
      • Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.

      • Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.

      Pay Range

      USD $21.72 - USD $28.53 /Hr.
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