At St. Lukes our travel staff are OUR employees. They are a valued part of our team and are extended benefits such as medical vision and dental as well as retirement options. Our travel staff has the best of both worlds available to them flexibility of travel & the support of working for a 100 Top Health Care System. St. Lukes is proud of the skills experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Lukes are our most valuable asset! Individually and together our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve regardless of a patients ability to pay for health care.

JOB SUMMARY

TRAVEL ASSIGNMENT OPPORTUNITIES CAMPUS and SHIFT WILL VARY

13 week assignments

Minimum of 2 years of experience

The histology travel technician provides a variety of laboratory and histology procedures for the Anatomic Pathology Department. Successfully achieves and maintains competencies in all histology laboratory related skills.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

WORK PERFORMED

Demonstrates compliance in laboratory safety policies procedures and standards. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled. Demonstrates knowledge and operation of LIS software computer programs and equipment. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoots malfunctions on equipment and instrumentation. Completes records and monitors quality control and quality assurance documentation. Reviews and understands standard operating procedures and completes continued education activities. Assists with inventory control. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the following complex histology duties: tissue processing embedding microtomy coverslipping microscopy tissue identification solution preparation automated & manual staining techniques when assigned and general immunohistochemistry when assigned. Meets or exceeds departmental productivity standards in embedding and microtomy areas. Trains others to perform histology responsibilities when assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 6 hours/day in 3hour increments

Standing up to 3 hours/day in 1hour increments

Walking up to 2 hours/day in 10minute increments.

Rarely carries objects up to 25 pounds.

Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.

Seeing as it relates to general far/near/color and peripheral vision and depth perception.

POTENTIAL ONTHEJOB RISKS:

Potential risk of biological mechanical and chemical hazards.

SPECIFIC PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE:

Gloves protective face masks/shields and lab coats.

COMMUNICATIONS:

Communicates with all levels of hospital personnel clients management physicians and outside vendors and visitors. Speaks reads and writes English.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent ASCP certified or eligible AS required

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: 2 years of previous experience in anatomic pathology or laboratory sciences.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include your present employer and if listing prior agency experience please also include the hospital names and locations of your assignments. Additionally you are encouraged to upload a current resume including all work history education and/or certifications and licenses. If you have questions please reach out to our Travel Recruitment Specialist ator Thank you for your interest in St. Lukes!!

St. Lukes University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.