Histology Assistant

Work Shift: Day - 8 Hour (United States of America)The Histology Assistant performs various tasks in histology including, but not limited to, glassware preparation, specimen storage and disposal, supply maintenance and ordering. Prepares tissue and body fluid specimens for examination by the Pathologist. Assists the histology technicians and/or Pathologists in routine staining, grossing, FNA, slide labeling, filing slides and blocks, picking up specimens from various departments, and assists with Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Routine maintenance on equipment (changing reagents, recording temperatures, etc.) Qualifications: A. Education & Training: High School graduate or GED equivalent required. B. Experience: Minimum one (1) year experience in a healthcare setting. C. Required Certification/Registration/Licensure: None. D. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Utilizes various laboratory instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's instructions and departmental policy and procedure. Utilizes standard office equipment. Required moderate knowledge of medical terminology. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 FTE: 0 Expanded Work Shift: On Call: We’re pleased to announce that Emory Healthcare and Houston Healthcare have joined forces to better serve our communities and strengthen our mission. This integration marks an exciting step forward, combining our shared values and complementary strengths. What This Means for Job Seekers While our organizations are integrating, each will continue to operate separate hiring processes for the time being. That means if you’re interested in a position at Emory Healthcare, please apply through Emory Healthcare’s careers website: http://www.emoryhealthcare.org/careers. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. We’re committed to a smooth transition and will keep you informed as we align our operations. Thank you for your interest in joining our teams—we’re excited about what the future holds. Houston Healthcare is the premier health organization in Middle Georgia, serving as a cornerstone for health and wellness for the community since 1960. Strategically positioned to connect people, community, and quality care, Houston Healthcare is a caring health system, dedicated to excellence today and tomorrow. With two main hospitals and 7 separate campuses, HHC’s combined capacity of 282 beds serves over 300,000 patients in Houston County and surrounding communities annually.