Come Grow With Us - Histotechnologist Training Program
Health First Careers·Melbourne, Florida
About the role
Provide quality laboratory diagnostic support by processing specimens, managing inventory, and maintaining equipment. Assist technologists and scientists across various laboratory sections to ensure optimal departmental operation.
- Job Requirements **
- Histotechnologist Come Grow With Us Program**
- Must be accepted into an accredited Histotechnologist Program to be eligible*
Begin your journey as a Histotechnologist with the Health First Come Grow with Us program. Start your career in healthcare today!
Program Details Benefit from tuition assistance
Health First will provide up to $8,000 financial assistance to cover the costs of your program tuition. Must be an accredited Histotechnologist program to be eligible. Gain valuable, on-the-job experience while in school in a Lab Assistant role. Easy Transition - As a Health First associate you will transition into a full time Histotechnologist position upon graduation. Associates must agree to continue working for 24 months after graduation. Only tuition is covered. Supplemental costs such as scrubs, books, labs, testing, and certification fees are not included
Position Summary
The Laboratory Assistant position is responsible for providing quality laboratory diagnostic service and stewardship by performing support functions to ensure optimal support of the laboratory department.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES Support the Laboratory Manager, Supervisor, Technologists, Scientists, Sr.
Scientists and Phlebotomists in all phases of laboratory testing, particularly in, but not limited to: processing of lab specimens manually or using automated lab analyzers, labeling, sample management in electronic medical record, quality control, lab supply and inventory management, equipment maintenance, lab customer service support, and other tasks assigned by lab leadership team.
May perform CLIA waived testing.
Must meet the minimum qualification set forth by state & CLIA.
May be assigned to support laboratory testing support to one of the following laboratory sections: Blood Bank, Core Laboratory, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular, Lab Supply Management, Lab Support Services, Pathology, Point of Care, or other sections as determined by laboratory leadership.
