Histologic Technician II, Anatomic Pathology, 3rd shift

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Histologic Technician II for the Anatomic Pathology department at the Winston Campus. The role is full-time on the night shift (Mon–Fri), with potential move to four 10-hour days, serving the Winston campus.

Required are an AS degree or equivalent with training per ASCP/NSH guidelines; 3 years in a clinical histology lab is preferred, HT (ASCP) certification is a plus. This position emphasizes accurate processing, staining, and specimens handling.

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 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.
• 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.

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 ASCP and NSH

Three years' experience in a clinical histology lab preferred

HT (ASCP) certification preferred

Job description

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.