Histology Technician
US-RI-Westerly
*YNHH External Careers
Req #: 73586
Type: Per Diem Non-Benefits Eligible
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Overview: To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. Receive, accession, process, embed, cut,stain,mount and label surgical specimens for examination by the pathologist EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran Responsibilities: * 1. Technical Duties * 1.1 Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist * 2. Other duties * 2.1 Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides. * 3. Quality * 3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens * 4. Problem solving * 4.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems * 5. Regulation Compliance * 5.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety * 6. People * 6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships * 7. Customer Service * 7.1 Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families Qualifications: EDUCATION Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years. This requirement is waived for individuals who have a current HT(ASCP) certificationOR At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory. EXPERIENCE Three years of Histology experience preferred LICENSURE ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.
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