Histotechnician Nights

Weve made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942 but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve heal lead educate that every award earned every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner whether you work with patients every day or support those who do you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

Shift

11:00 PM 7:00 AM

Education

Required -High school diploma or equivalent

Certifications

Required -HT (ASCP) registration

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with patients physicians nurses and other personnel.
• Judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems prioritize work and handle difficult situations.
• Analytical skills in order to perform calculations and operate computers printers and laboratory equipment such as microtomes cryostats automated slides stainers and coverslipper.
• Experience managing stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality accurate results and service to clients.
• Experience working independently.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

Job Duties

• Performs routine and specialized lab procedures.
• Maintains regulatory compliance and performance improvement.
• Processes orders and prioritizes duties to maintain workflow.
• Performs quality control and preventative maintenance/troubleshooting.
• Maintains competency meeting goals and objectives.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population including but not limited to: respect for privacy method of introduction to the patient adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed requesting permissions and communication style
• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Ochsner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects: occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.