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Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, one of the nation's top health care services providers, spanning five counties in Southeastern Michigan. SJMHS represents more than 2,700 physicians and 14,000 nurses and staff, and includes 6 Hospitals, 5 Outpatient Health Centers, 8 Urgent Care Facilities and over 25 Specialty Centers.

There is an opportunity for a Histology Assistant to join the Pathology department.

Shift: M-Th 6:30am-2:00pm, F 6:30am-3pm

This is a state-of-the-art laboratory, operating twenty-four hours per day, where you will be able to utilize your training, experience and skills to learn and grow. The AP Lab performs over 75,000 cases per year. There are on-site ICH and Molecular labs and a significant opportunity for professional development. The lab is accredited by CAP, JCAHO; certified by CLIA and registered with the FDA.

POSITION PURPOSE

Primary responsibilities include performing all necessary procedures pertaining to accessioning and technical preparation of all pathology specimens. This individual must function with a high degree of technical expertise regarding handling of specimens to insure accuracy of diagnoses made from specimens submitted for evaluation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Picks up pathology specimens from various locations throughout the hospital and campus such as surgery, endoscopy, etc.
• Responsible for proper handling, accessioning, and billing of all pathology specimens through entering data into the LIS computer application.
• Prints labels and work lists.
• Answers telephone and assists coworkers, patients, staff and pathologists as needed
• Demonstrates proficiency and understanding of Cytology preparations and procedures including NONGYN's and Liquid Based PAP's, using established quality control standards to ensure patient safety.
• Stains and coverslips all NON-GYN, GYN, and other pathology slides utilizing proper techniques.
• Prepares frozen sections including cutting and staining.
• Performs necessary quality control and maintenance of assigned lab equipment and records .
• Assists with basic or designated Histology procedures.
• Assists Pathologists and Pathologist Assistants in designated procedures .
• Cleans and stocks all work areas including the morgue area(s).
• Distributes slides and paperwork to cytotechnologists or pathologists
• Monitors inventory for Pathology areas.
• Follows policy and procedures for storage length and proper disposal of blocks, slides, surgical specimens, requisitions, and reports.
• Effectively and efficiently prioritizes workflow within the department.
• Remains abreast of developments in through self-study and seminar attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains good rapport and cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Maintains the confidentiality of information acquired pertaining to patient, physicians, associates, and visitors to St. Joseph Mercy Health System . Discusses patient and hospital information only among appropriate personnel in appropriately private places.
• Behaves in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of SJMHS.
• Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• High School Diploma.
• Two years of college course work completed (40-60 credit hours) with emphasis in a science curriculum or equivalent: 12 hours Science credits required. Associates of Science, Applied Science (or similar) preferred.
• One year experience working in Cytology Preparation and/ or Histology Processing preferred, with knowledge of medical terminology .

Employees of St. Joseph Mercy Health System enjoy…

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance and Disability
• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
• Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health

Visit www.stjoeshealth.org/careers to learn more about the benefits, culture and career development opportunities available to you at Saint Joseph Mercy Health System.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.