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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Afternoons/Evenings (United States of America)
Job Summary: The Histotechnologist will perform various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. The Histology Technologist needs to ensure tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. This role has a greater focus on troubleshooting, problem-solving, and methodology, which contains fewer common techniques and requires a deeper understanding of the chemistry and diseases behind tissue identification and test selection.
Essential Functions:
- Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining
- Assists the Pathologist in the gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures
- Reports accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care
- Documents problems that may affect test performance and performs corrective actions when needed
- Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in the proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hones microtome knives
- Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education:
- High School Degree or GED
- Bachelor’s Degree in Science
Certifications:
- Histotechnologist (HLT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred, not required)
Experience:
- One year of Histology experience preferred, not required
- One year of Clinical Lab experience preferred, not required
Skills & Abilities:
- Encourages other lab personnel to work towards professional growth and development by sharing information
- Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
- Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-paced environment
- Engages with staff and patients in a professional manner
Department: Pathology - Mercy Health Partners Regional Lab
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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