Overview

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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-Cytology

Hours: 32hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 3:00pm - 10:00pm

Location: Cytology - Dartmouth, 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

Position reports to the department Lead Technologists and Manager, Pathology. Perform various clerical, technical, and related duties primarily within the Cytology section of the Pathology Laboratory. Responsible for accessioning of cytology specimens in the LIS and performing procedures according to established policy for preparing specimens for microscopic examination, including specimen processing and staining. Ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained and supplies are adequately stocked. Assist with slide filing and tissue processors in the Histology section as needed.

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.
Certification in Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant preferred.
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 $21.94 - USD $28.82 /Hr.

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