Histotechnician

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Location: Salt Lake City UT

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Full Time: Benefit Eligible

In this role you will:

• Orient specimens properly while embedding at departmental rate.

• Cut and mount paraffin sections at departmental rate. To include routine deepers recuts and special stains.

• Coverslip slides using the automatic coverslipper or by manual methods.

• Routinely check and verify using block/slide tracking system case numbers match blocks and slides.

• Assist in filing blocks and engraving slides as needed.

• Accurately evaluate specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry and/or results). Identify any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct.

• Perform technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit patient specimens for analysis.

• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment such as stainers and processors according to standard operating procedures.

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of routine H&E staining utilizing the theories and principles

• Effectively communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel including deficiencies related to specimens slides paperwork database information and equipment.

• Champion safety compliance and quality control

All you need is:

• 1-year of experience as a Histology Technician or training in histologic technique is preferred.

• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent is preferred.

• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.

• Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of Histology Technology program preferred.

• Certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

• 2 years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience preferred.

Well give you:

• Opportunity to grow in your profession

• Free lab services for you and your dependents

• Work-life balance including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Competitive benefits including medical dental and vision insurance

• Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match

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