Histotechnician-Histology-Methodist

UnityPoint Health; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Histotechnician to join their team. This role is essential for providing accurate diagnostic information that ensures high-quality patient care. The ideal candidate will have an Associate degree with a strong background in biology and chemistry, along with a commitment to customer service and effective communication. This position offers a competitive salary, a $5,000 sign-on bonus, and a supportive environment focused on professional growth and community involvement. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Community involvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree with coursework in biology and chemistry.
• HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate diagnostic information for high-quality patient care.
• Cut, stain, and prepare tissue samples for pathologist review.

Skills

Analytical laboratory equipment

Laboratory processing equipment

Customer service

Multicultural sensitivity

Basic computer skills

Education

Associate degree in Biology/Chemistry

60 semester hours of academic credit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Area of Interest: Laboratory
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00
• Department: Histopathology- Meth
• Shift: hours vary
• Job ID: 155828

Overview

$5,000 Sign On Bonus!

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - We've been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2023 by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe supporting your growth and providing development opportunities is essential for a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose: to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers or https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

The Histotechnician provides accurate and timely diagnostic information to healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality patient care and customer service. The Histotechnician is responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for review by the pathologist. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing them accurately and promptly.

Qualifications

Education:	Associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a minimum of 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry, including credit in both. Alternatively, at least 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry.
Experience:	Experience with analytical laboratory equipment, laboratory processing equipment, and hospital and laboratory information systems is preferred but not necessary.
License(s)/Certification(s):	HT (ASCP) certification or eligibility to take the appropriate registry examination within one year of employment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:	Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking). Multicultural sensitivity. Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office. Customer/patient focus. Ability to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Other:	Use of standard equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.