A/P Slide Processor:40 Hours Per Week (Midnights)
Alverno Laboratories
Summary
Location: 2434 Interstate Plaza Dr. Hammond, IN 46324
Job description
Central Laboratory - Histology
Location: 2434 Interstate Plaza Dr. Hammond, IN 46324
Shift: Midnight Shift; Monday through Friday; Weekend and/or Holiday Rotation
What You Will Do
This individual is responsible for the assembling of H&E, IHC, and special stains slides into complete cases onto the slide folders for delivery to the hospital sites or to Central lab transcription department.
- Print and order special stains requests received through department e-mail system or fax
- Order slide labels, IHC, special stains, and/or block re-cuts through the Soft computer system
- Rotate/change reagents on slide stainers
- Operate histology instruments and perform day to day maintenance and documentation
- Assist histology technicians in the IHC/special stain area by loading and unloading IHC and special stain slides from the automated strainers, filling bulk reagents, and performing preventative maintenance functions
- Complete PM/QC logs, histology daily statistics, and filing of blocks and slides
- Maintain a healing environment for employees and patients with a spirit of caring and concern
What We Are Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
- Keyboarding skills preferred
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous laboratory experience preferred
- Keyboarding skills preferred
Company overview
Alverno Laboratories is a leading integrated clinical laboratory network headquartered in Hammond, Indiana, serving the Midwest region of the United States. Founded in 1999 as a partnership between Franciscan Alliance and Presence Health, the company has grown to become one of the largest regional laboratory networks in the country. Alverno manages operations for over 30 hospital laboratories across Illinois and Indiana, providing comprehensive diagnostic testing services to more than 200 healthcare facilities. The organization specializes in clinical diagnostics, anatomic pathology, molecular diagnostics, microbiology, and precision medicine testing. With a workforce of approximately 1,800-2,100 laboratory professionals, Alverno operates a state-of-the-art central laboratory that processes millions of tests annually. The company is known for implementing advanced laboratory automation systems, digital pathology solutions, and next-generation sequencing technologies. Alverno maintains accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and ISO 15189:2012 certification, demonstrating its commitment to quality and reliability in diagnostic services. The laboratory network provides 24/7 services supporting both routine and emergency medical care, with specialized programs for cancer diagnostics, infectious disease testing, and genetic analysis.