Rochester Regional Health System

Job Title: Lab Assistant

Department: Histology

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 5pm

Laboratory and pathology services are vital to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. With convenient patient laboratory service centers, home lab services, expert pathologists and in-hospital diagnostics, we offer the full range of testing services to the communities we serve.

SUMMARY:

The Histology Laboratory Assistant is responsible for assisting the histotechnologists in processing the slides for the pathologists. Registers surgical specimens in the LIS system. Performs preventive maintenance of equipment, reagents and documents on the applicable logs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Specimen Processing: Verifies IDs, processes specimens, organizes materials, and manages lab case workflows.
• Equipment & Inventory: Maintains equipment, monitors conditions, and tracks supply levels.
• Teamwork & Compliance: Supports team goals, attends meetings, and follows policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of six (6) months laboratory experience required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Computer experience required
• Associates Degree preferred

EDUCATION:

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE:

$18.10 - $20.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE:

14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.