Histology Technician, Uncertified

				Overview:

The Histology Technician, Uncertified, processes tissue specimens, prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintains equipment, and ensures Agency-compliant documentation and inventory management.

Here are just a few things we offer:

* Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
* Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
* Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
* Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
* Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
* Access to additional life insurance
* Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
* 401K with employer contribution
* Profit sharing
* Employee discounts
* And much more!

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Accession tissue specimens.
* Receive and prepare tissue specimens.
* May perform grossing and inking (dependent on meeting CLIA requirements).
* Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
* Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
* Label and prepare slides.
* Examine slides under the microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities.
* With oversight, identify problems that may affect diagnosis and results.
* Preserve and store samples.
* Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
* Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
* Maintain lab supplies inventory.
* Maintain documentation in all Agency-required and clinic or lab-preferred QA/QC logs.
* Adhere to compliance and completion of compliance training.
* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

* Associate's degree required.
* Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
* CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties, preferred:
* 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.

* Previous experience as a histology technician preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

* Must be knowledgeable in standard concepts, practices, and procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology.
* Must be detail oriented.
* Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
* High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
* Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public.
* Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
* Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
* Ability to communicate via telephone.
* Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.
			

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