Histology Externship Program
Job ID:
R138013
Shift:
Various
Full/Part Time:
Pay Range:
$23.20 – $34.80
Location:
Aurora Medical Center West Allis – 8901 W Lincoln Ave
West Allis, WI 53227
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
This is for application to the ACL School of Histotechnology – a one-year intensive program. This application is the first step in a multi-step application and review process.
We are seeking applications for the Winter and Spring Histology School Programs. Applicants being considered will be contacted by the histology team for additional application instructions and information.
Major Responsibilities:
- Develops proficiency and knowledge in the theory of Histology through lectures, reading assignments, and demonstrations.
- Participates in the preparation of surgical pathology specimens.
- Identifies tissue, their functions and structures both macroscopically and microscopically.
- Maintains, cleans and trouble shoots equipment.
- Ascertains and maintains accurate patient and specimen identification. Participates in data entry and editing of cases in the Anatomic Pathology computer system.
- Becomes skilled at the Histology module functions in the Anatomic Pathology computer system and other computer functions as needed.
- Develops the skills of embedding tissue, cutting sections for placement on slides, staining, cover slipping, labeling and distributing slides and cases.
- Develops the skill of cutting fresh tissue for frozen section slides with accuracy and speed.
- Gains skill in theory and practical knowledge of Special Stains and Immunohistochemistry.
- Maintains filing systems for tissues, slides, blocks, productivity, and records documentation.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- None Required.
Education Required:
- Associate's Degree in Biology or related field.
Experience Required:
- No experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Demonstrated organizational ability and attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to build rapport and relate to all kinds of people.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must operate all equipment necessary to perform the duties of the job.
- Must have fine motor skills to manipulate minute, irreproducible specimens.
- Must be able to concentrate on minute detail with frequent interruptions.
- Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for prolonged periods of time in order to complete required data entry, filing, embedding, and cutting of tissue, distribution of materials and other related functions
- Must be able to continuously use a keyboard.
- Occasionally lifts items weighing up to 20 lbs.
- Must have functional speech, vision, and hearing.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Aurora Health Care is the largest health system in Wisconsin and a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. The state’s largest private employer, the system serves patients across 17 hospitals, more than 70 pharmacies and more than 150 sites of care. Aurora Health Care, in addition to Advocate Health Care in Illinois and Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, is now part of Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides nearly $5 billion in annual community benefits.
