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Histotechnician LEAD

Asct • Dallas, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

JOB SUMMARY

Sign On Bonus $5,000.00 New Hires Only

Location: BSWH Medical Center BUMC Downtown Dallas, TX

Department: Histology

Shift: Night Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm - 6:30am, Rotating Saturday every 8th Saturday 5:00am - 1:00pm

Preferred Experience: Must be ASCP HT or HTL Certified with at least 4 years of experience. Must be able to meet embedding and microtomy productivity standards and be able to perform special stain activities with Benchmark Special Stain instruments.

The Histotechnician 3 performs and monitors a variety of anatomic procedures and processes, assumes responsibility for problem resolutions, and trains others on all aspects of the department with minimal supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Perform variety of technical procedures resulting in creation of microscopic slide preparations.
Follow quality control, quality assurance, safety, and infection control procedures.
Recognize and take appropriate action when established procedures and policies are not followed.
Perform instrument maintenance, maintain appropriate inventory of supplies, and troubleshoot as needed.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships with all laboratory personnel, other disciplines, and external customers.
Participate in laboratory projects and educational activities.
Demonstrates and educates laboratory methods, technical skills, and provides direction to others.
Performs all delegated functions as defined by facility CLIA Director. Assume leadership responsibility in the absence of Supervisor/Manager.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Knowledge of laboratory regulations, protocols, and procedures.
Statistical and critical thinking abilities.
Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions.
Ability to perform laboratory protocols and procedures.
Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
Knowledge of safety and infection control standards.
Fosters a positive and productive work environment that furthers the quality and effectiveness of patient care.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following: