Histotechnologist
Trinity Health
**Employment Type:**
Full time
**Shift:**
Day Shift
**Description:**
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs laboratory procedures according to protocols consistent with Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988. According to prescribed techniques, prepares surgical and autopsy
specimens for gross and microscopic examination by pathologist. Performs a variety of histology
procedures, including preparations of solutions, special staining techniques, embedding, mounting tissue
specimens on glass slides, maintaining laboratory equipment and related duties. Works with transcription
and pathologists to communicate the needs of the physicians
**Position Summary:**
Performs laboratory procedures according to protocols consistent with Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988. According to prescribed techniques, prepares surgical and autopsy
specimens for gross and microscopic examination by pathologist. Performs a variety of histology procedures, including preparations of solutions, special staining techniques, embedding, mounting tissue specimens on glass slides, maintaining laboratory equipment and related duties. Works with transcription and pathologists to communicate the needs of the physicians
**Shift:** Day Shift - Mon-Fri Hours can be variable from 5am-4pm. This position will primarily be 6am-2:30pm
**What Histotechnologist will do:**
+ Receives specimens, clarifies test requests, checks specimen integrity/labeling. Organizes, prepares and processes specimens.
+ Processes specimens: logs in computer, processes specimens in tissue processer, embeds, slices specimens using microtome and stains slides and cover slips for pathology review.
+ Operates and maintains equipment and participates in quality control activities to ensure the accuracy of lab results.
+ Files slides and paraffin blocks; maintains slide files for future reference and research purposes; retrieves and re-files slides/blocks as requested by pathologists.
+ Suggests ways to continually improve quality, productivity, costs and work processes.
+ Cooperates with staff in achieving team goals by initiating or helping others with tasks when time permits
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Associate's degree in science or health related field, with lab internship
+ Must have ASCP certification or equivalent or be eligible.
+ Employment experience preferred.
+ Articulates and demonstrates commitment to the philosophy, values, mission and vision of the organization
**Position Highlights and Benefits:**
+ Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage available on your first day
+ 403b with employer match
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ 100% paid CEU
+ Paid Time Off
**Our Commitment**
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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