Who We Are: *People are our passion and purpose.*Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Haywood Regional Medical Center is licensed for 154 beds and offers a comprehensive array of services and 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. We also offer a 54,000 square foot Health and Fitness Center including personal training, indoor pool, massage therapy, and nursery. Where We Are: Clyde is centrally located to all that Western North Carolina has to offer. With our classic Southern charm, we offer a relaxing getaway lifestyle with impressive views of the Smokies and classic Appalachian culture. We are also just a short drive away Maggie Valley, Asheville, and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Why Choose Us: · Nursing Ladder Program to build skills and earn bonuses · Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees · Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees · Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance · Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants · Opportunities for education and training through partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare · And much more… Position Summary: Embeds tissue from surgical procedures. Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the Pathologist. Labels requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides. Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed. Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstations. Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports. Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines. Minimum Qualifications: *Minimum Education* High School Diploma or Equivalent required Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Biological Science or completion of an accredited histology program preferred *Required Skills* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. *Required Skills* Certifications: ASCP Certification as HT or HTL preferred *Minimum Work Experience* Five years of experience in histopathology under the supervision of a Pathologist required with minimum education of High School Diploma or Equivalent. EEOC Statement: Haywood Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. **Job:** **Please select a valid job field* **Organization:** ** **Title:** *Histology Technologist* **Location:** *NC-Sylva* **Requisition ID:** *7463-12663*