Histology TechnicianHistotechnologist
La Crosse, WI - USA
Job Summary
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Emplify Health by Gundersen is looking to add a fulltime Histology Technician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) to our laboratory team.
What Youll Do:
As a Histology Technician/Technologist you will be responsible for performing various tasks required for receiving processing and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologists Assistant and Pathologist. Duties include specimen receipt and accessioning tissue processing embedding paraffin sectioning H&E staining and special staining; averaging around 400 blocks a day.
Whats Available:
Fulltime 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
Monday - Friday day shifts starting at 8a with call rotation
Orientation would be variable day shifts (start times range between 5a to 8a)
Starting pay of $25.96 per hour and up based on your years of experience
What Youll Need (Histology Technician):
Associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) or ASCP board-certified HT/HTL
A copy of the applicants/employees diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at the time of hire
1 year of current or previous healthcare laboratory or research work experience required
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification within 2 years of hire
We will train the skills and provide the books and study materials needed to pass the boards
Self-starter with strong fine motor skillsand attention to detail
Knowledge of biology chemistry anatomy physiology and medical terminology is essential for success in this role
What Youll Get
Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities our Tuition Investment Program and Career Development Center
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate based on your years of experience ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical Dental Life Ins HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation sick and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need
Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives employer-paid life insurance and AD&D optional short-term and long-term disability coverage an employee assistance program identity theft protection pet insurance Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program a discount program and more!
Join our passionate team and make a difference in the daily lives of our patients. If you are motivated skilled and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services we would love to hear from you.
About Us:
Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals clinics and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin northeastern Iowa and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital tertiary referral center and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating.
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We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values belonging respect excellence accountability teamwork and humility our pillars set our foundation and our future.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Gundersen Health System Hospitals & Clinics delivers world-class primary and specialized healthcare in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa.