Histology Assistant

About the role

Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a fulltime Histology Assistant to join their lab team. This role offers a great opportunity to learn and grow in your lab career.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Resolve specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarify requests.
• Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides.
• Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.
• Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue.
• Aids with bone marrow procedures, makes and stains the slides, and prepares the slides for examination by the physician.
• Files and stores tissue blocks and slides.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a related field or High School Diploma + 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• 1 year of prior experience in a histology lab is highly desired.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures, specimen processing, and analysis.
• Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with precision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Experience in a histology lab preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work with precision and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills and troubleshooting abilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and generous benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA, 401k match, and annual discretionary base contribution.
• Retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution.
• Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center.
• Work/Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Employee Assistance Program, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, and more!

Pay

$19.86 per hour and up, based on your years of experience.

Schedule

Fulltime - 80 hours biweekly (1.0 FTE), 8hr day shifts starting at 0700, 0730, or 0800. No weekends, holidays or night call.

About Us

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.