Histologic Tech II – Anatomic Pathology (PRN)

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 72,528,000 - 108,577,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem is seeking a Histologic Technician II for Anatomic Pathology embedding and microtomy on a PRN basis at the Winston Campus.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, with three years’ histology lab experience preferred; HT (ASCP) certification is preferred. Responsibilities include accessioning, processing, staining, and quality control in a busy clinical lab.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Society of Histotechnology.
• Three years' experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

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.
• Performing 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.

Education

Associate's degree in applied science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Society of Histotechnology.

HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

Job description

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem is seeking a Histologic Technician II for Anatomic Pathology embedding and microtomy on a PRN basis at the Winston Campus.

The position requires an associate degree or equivalent, with three years’ histology lab experience preferred; HT (ASCP) certification is preferred. Responsibilities include accessioning, processing, staining, and quality control in a busy clinical lab.