Histo Technician- Pathology
Qualifications:
High school graduate. Two years training in histochemistry and histologic technique. Certification as a Histotechnician by ASCP or other nationally recognized certification agency (acceptability of the certifying agency to be determined by the Administrative Director). Certification must be maintained during employment with Archbold Memorial Hospital. Continuing education and competency assessment mandatory during employment at AMH.
Responsibilities:
The employee utilizes appropriate histology and cytology specimen processing technique. Demonstrates knowledge of fixative and reagent use, specimen grossing, processing, and embedding procedure. Completes tasks within an appropriate timeframe, maintains workflow, and demonstrates self-organization. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required.
The employee utilizes appropriate microtomy technique. Demonstrates knowledge of microtomy skills and standard laboratory operating procedure for specimen sectioning. Completes task within an appropriate timeframe, maintains workflow, and demonstrates self-organization. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required.
The employee utilizes appropriate histology and cytology staining technique. Demonstrates knowledge of routine, special, and immunohistochemical staining technique. Completes task within an appropriate timeframe, maintains workflow, and demonstrates self-organization. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates the initiative to assist with teaching and with research and development of new stains or staining techniques.
The employee correctly utilizes histology and cytology procedural technique for equipment use and test procedures. Completes assigned task within an appropriate timeframe and maintains workflow. Demonstrates self-organization. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required/needed.
The employee correctly performs instrument maintenance and/or quality control procedures and troubleshooting procedures. Completes assigned tasks within an appropriate timeframe and maintains workflow. Demonstrates self-organization. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required/needed.
The quality of the work produced by the employee is of the highest quality and accuracy exhibited by. Utilizes appropriate action with abnormal and/or inadequate test results (including slide recuts, stain evaluation, and test repeats). Performs STAT testing within established timeframes with at least 90% success rate. Demonstrates the ability to work with minimal or no supervision with a high degree of self-initiative and self-organization. Demonstrates the ability to make independent technical decisions and the ability to be a technical resource for nurses, physicians, and students.
The employee demonstrates responsibility and accountability for the work performed. Responsibility is accepted when requested; however, occasionally requires follow up on work. Responsibility is accepted and commitments are normally delivered with minimal follow up. Responsibility is willingly accepted and employee always delivers on commitments and occasionally seeks additional responsibilities. Responsibility is willingly accepted and employee frequently seeks additional responsibilities. Employee reacts to pressure, problems, and/or increased workload by increasing own effort.
The employee demonstrates leadership skills within the department and this is exhibited by: - Assistance with preparation of continuing educational materials for students and staff. - Participation in a teaching role with students and new employees. - Taking ownership of problems that may arise, demonstrating initiative and responsibility with the solving of problems (if possible) and notification of appropriate supervisory personnel of action(s) taken. - Assumption of the duties of the supervisor during the supervisor's absence.
The employee demonstrates problem-solving abilities as part of the expected work performance. The employee recognizes problems and routinely seeks help to solve problems. The employee recognizes and solves routine problems with no help. The employee takes action on routine problems immediately, and is able to solve and take action on some non-routine problems. The employee consistently reaches sound and logical conclusions on problems, and goes beyond the familiar alternatives. Takes ownership of problems that may arise, demonstrating initiative and responsibility with the solving of problems (if possible) and notification of appropriate supervisory personnel of action(s) taken.
The employee demonstrates appropriate clerical duties. Maintains proper inventory control and performs all required filing. Demonstrates the ability to collect and process all referral specimens. Demonstrates ability to work with minimal supervision and make technical judgments as needed. Demonstrates ability to assume supervisory or teaching role as required/needed.
Perks/Benefits:
(for eligible employees):
Have optimal opportunity for career growth within our growing organization
Medical / Dental
Retirement Plan
PTO and paid life insurance
What Sets Us Apart
Archbold Medical Center is a four-hospital, four-nursing-home health system with 540 patient beds. We employ more than 2,500 people and boast an outstanding medical staff of nearly 200 qualified physician specialists. Our flagship hospital, Archbold Memorial Hospital, is a 264-bed hospital located in Thomasville, Georgia. Our system hospitals, also in Georgia, are Archbold Brooks Hospital in Quitman, Archbold Grady Hospital in Cairo, and Archbold Mitchell Hospital in Camilla.
For nearly 100 years, Archbold has been synonymous with high-quality, compassionate medical care. While our exemplary facilities have helped us maintain an excellent reputation, our team members are what makes Archbold special.
You are unique. You have skills and a strong passion for helping people. You also have personal goals, and Archbold wants to help you achieve them. We are a diverse healthcare system that promotes teamwork, continuing education, and leadership, and we are committed to recruiting and retaining the best healthcare professionals to join our Archbold team.
What we offer:
We know that your time and expertise are valuable, and to help our employees be at their best and make the most of their employment experience, we offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package that helps our employees and their families meet the challenges of everyday living.
We strive to be a workplace of choice, and from high-quality medical and dental care benefits to retirement benefits that help build wealth for your future, Archbold is proud to offer our employees one of the best benefits packages in the area.
Below are a few of the benefits Archbold Medical Center offers to employees:
- Work/Life Balance
- Planning for the Future
- Low-Cost Prescriptions
- Health & Wellness Benefits
- Planning for Life’s Unexpected Moments
- Helping You to Advance Your Career
Mission
To provide safe, innovative and compassionate care for our communities.
Vision
A healthier region, stronger communities, meaningful work, and trusted care
Location: Archbold Medical Center · PATHOLOGY
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 7am-3:30pm; Rotating Weekends
