Histotechnician - Medical Laboratory
Histotechnician - Medical Laboratory
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Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days/Evenings (United States of America)Bon Secours
About Us
As a faithbased and patientfocused organization Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of all people in mind body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion collaboration excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion human dignity integrity service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Histotechnician St. Francis Downtown
Job Summary:
The Histotechnician will perform various tasks required for receiving processing and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. The Histology Technician needs to ensure tissue specimens received from surgical diagnostic or autopsy cases are sorted logged and prioritized according to the required standards. Responsibilities include providing the highest quality medical laboratory services working independently and troubleshooting any problems under the general supervision of a manager or lead technologist.
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
- Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care
- Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed
- Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in the proper state of readiness cleanliness and sharpens and hone 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
- Associate of Science
Certifications:
- Histotechnician (HT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred)
Experience:
- Histology 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 errorfree work in a fastpasted environment
- Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner
Bon Secours 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.
Department:
Pathology St. Francis DowntownIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(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. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
