Overview:
The Histology Technician, Uncertified, processes tissue specimens, prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintains equipment, and ensures Agency-compliant documentation and inventory management.
Schedule: 40 hours, Mon - Fri, 3:00 PM- 11:30 PM (2nd shift)
Here are just a few things we offer:
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Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
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Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
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Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
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Company paid life insurance and long term disability (full-time only)
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Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
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Access to additional life insurance
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Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
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401K with employer contribution
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Profit sharing
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Employee discounts
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And much more!
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Accession tissue specimens.
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Receive and prepare tissue specimens.
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May perform grossing and inking (dependent on meeting CLIA requirements).
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Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
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Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
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Label and prepare slides.
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Examine slides under the microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities.
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With oversight, identify problems that may affect diagnosis and results.
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Preserve and store samples.
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Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
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Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
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Maintain lab supplies inventory.
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Maintain documentation in all Agency-required and clinic or lab-preferred QA/QC logs.
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Adhere to compliance and completion of compliance training.
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Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
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Associate’s degree required.
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Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
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CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties, preferred:
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A minimum of 60 semester hours with: 24 hours in medical lab technology OR 24 hours with (6-chemistry, 6-biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, medical technology in any combination AND three months documented lab training in high complexity testing by specialty.
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Previous experience as a histology technician preferred.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Must be knowledgeable in standard concepts, practices, and procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology.
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Must be detail oriented.
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Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
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Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public.
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Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
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Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
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Ability to communicate via telephone.
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Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.
