Histotechnologist

Job Identification 228318

Job Category Clinical Care

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

Locations 252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA, 17042, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 1

Job Description

Department: Anatomic Pathology

Schedule

Full Time, Day Shift (80 hours biweekly)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

General Summary

Performs a variety of technical and general duties at a basic skills and knowledge level.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Precisely and accurately perform a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques in concurrence with established laboratory policies and procedures.

• Responsible for all technical procedures utilized in the preparation of microscopic slides including tissue processing, paraffin block sectioning, and H&E staining.

• Responsible for the production of high-quality slides from frozen or fixed tissues. This will include trimming, embedding, processing, sectioning using a microtome/cryostat, staining with H&E, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.

• Performs equipment maintenance, reagent recycling/reclamation and efficient use of the pathology laboratory information system and specimen tracking system.

• Performs a variety of duties at progressively greater skill levels under varying degrees of supervision, including special projects and training staff

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Prepares solutions, reagents, etc. used for testing purposes.

• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Required and

• College Transcript As part of CAP requirements, copy of college transcript required upon hire. Required

• Bachelors Degree Preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years Medical technology or a related science. Preferred

Licenses:

• Certified Histotechnician - ASCP Upon Hire Required or

• Certified Histotechnologist - ASCP Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.