Certified Histo Tech - Pathology

Prime Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Per Diem Pathology position in Lewiston, Maine, at Central Maine Medical Center. The successful candidate will prepare specimens for evaluation and perform essential laboratory tasks under the supervision of the Laboratory Director.

HT/ASCP Certification is required, and one year of hospital laboratory experience is preferred. Join us in delivering quality healthcare across central Maine.

Qualifications

• HT/ASCP Certification required.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Maintain histology equipment.

Skills

HT/ASCP Certification

Knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures

Versed in processing, cutting, and embedding samples

Job description

Overview

Department: Pathology

Schedule: Per Diem, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250-bed, not-for-profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25-bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not-for-profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by the Laboratory Director or licensed designee (Business and Professions Code 1269).

1. Preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist through the use of a microtomy, special staining, histochemistry, and other appropriate techniques in accordance with the Pathology policy and procedures.
2. Must be versed in a range of procedures including processing, cutting, embedding of all types of tissue and body fluid samples.
3. Performance of routine and special staining procedures.
4. Knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures if applicable to job duties.
5. Use and maintenance of histology equipment.
6. Maintenance of manuals, logs and files appropriate to the department.
7. Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

1. HT/ASCP Certification, or equivalent, required.
2. One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
3. Current and Valid State License if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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