Histotechnician Certified

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Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collects labels processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination using frozen section technique to freeze cut mount and stain specimens.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix dehydrate and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
• Performs embedding cutting and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
• Performs basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
• Maintains equipment in histology as required. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on test systems and instruments. Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
• May complete High Complexity Testing as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Analyzes and records data. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Associates degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting standing walking reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms malfunctioning machinery etc.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending stooping kneeling squatting twisting and gripping.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois Missouri Oklahoma Wisconsin

• Histotechnician (HT) (International Included)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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