Histology - Lab Support Service Tech, Days

Entry Level Laboratory Position

In this role, the Lab Support Service Tech supports the delivery of patient care through the receipt, filing and record maintenance of slides and blocks. Completes accessioning of surgical pathology specimens into the Anatomic Pathology information system (CoPath). Provides outstanding customer service to any person requesting supplies or information by telephone, computer, or in person.

Here's what you'll do:

• Responsible for accurately maintaining and filing all glass tissue slides and paraffin tissue blocks generated by the department of pathology. Duties include numerical assembly by case year, tracking of specimens, and maintenance of two filing locations (EMS and Bldg #159).
• Performs duties for preanalytical testing according to standard operating procedures including specimen transport, data entry, and specimen tracking. Receives and evaluates all specimens to ensure positive identification and appropriateness of sample. Interacts positively with customers and staff. Works with fellow team members to properly triage and efficiently move samples through the preanalytical phase of testing or diagnosis.
• Assists with filing and return of consult case slides and blocks as needed.
• Accurately orders and receives specimens for outside patients with proper client and diagnostic information to assure proper billing and reporting.
• Understands and uses the laboratory computer system to provide accurate information for testing, tracking, reporting and billing.
• Assist with scanning of slides into Leica Aperio storage, or similar system as needed.

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma
• Less than one year of previous job-related experience

Perks & Benefits

• Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
• Competitive Shift Differentials
• Career Development
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
• Referral Rewards
• Perks Program

Our Promise to You

• Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and fellow colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.
• We serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities
• We live and breathe our guiding behaviors: we support each other in serving, we communicate openly, honestly, respectfully, and directly, we are fully present, we are all accountable, we trust and assume goodness in intentions, and we are continuous learners

Pay Range: $20.00 - $21.00 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

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