Dermatology Histology Technician - Day Shift, Full-Time

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Histology Technologist for the Dermatology Surgery line in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports accessioning, processing, staining, and quality control for patient specimens in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include an ASCP HT certification or eligibility, an associate’s degree in applied science or equivalent training, and 2+ years of histology lab experience.

Qualifications

• Strong, effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Manual dexterity, eyes and hand coordination.
• Familiarity with computers in order to perform basic data entry.
• Technical ability and interest.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assures accurate and timely accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Assures accurate and timely processing and staining of specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Provides maximum care in identification procedures when processing patient specimens.
• Performs special stains and/or enzyme histochemical stains.
• Performs additional Anatomic Pathology Department laboratory procedures.
• Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.

Skills

Strong communication

Manual dexterity

Data entry

Technical ability

Independent worker

Education

ASCP HT certification or eligibility

Associate’s degree in applied science or high school diploma with two years training

Clinical histology lab experience

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Histology Technologist for the Dermatology Surgery line in Winston-Salem, NC. The role supports accessioning, processing, staining, and quality control for patient specimens in a fast-paced lab environment.

Requirements include an ASCP HT certification or eligibility, an associate’s degree in applied science or equivalent training, and 2+ years of histology lab experience.