Histologic Technician II, Anatomic Pathology, 3rd shift

American Addiction Centers; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance Program

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Lab: Anatomic Pathology in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Histologic Technician II for full-time night shift embedding, with potential move to 4x10s. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent histology training, and ASCP HT certification preferred; three years in a clinical histology lab is a plus.

Responsibilities include accessioning, labeling, processing and staining specimens, performing special stains, and upholding lab

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in applied science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the ASCP and the NSH.
• 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.
• Accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens, according to departmental practices.
• 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.

Skills

Histology experience

HT (ASCP) certification

Education

Associate’s degree in applied science

High school diploma/GED with two years histology training

Job description

Department:

60907 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Anatomic Pathology

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday through Friday night 3rd shift embedding position, with possibility of moving to 4x10s.

Pay Range:

$25.30 - $37.95

Position Highlights

• Histologic Technician II - Anatomic Pathology


• Full-Time, Monday through Friday night 3rdshift embedding position, with possibility of moving to 4x10s


• Winston Campus

Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:

• 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.


• Three years’ experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.


• HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

Essential Functions

• 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.

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training




• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job




• Incentive pay for select positions




• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs




• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability




• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses




• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave




• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs




• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.; please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview).

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.