Histologic Technician II, Anatomic Pathology, PRN

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Anatomic Pathology lab is seeking a Histologic Technician II for a PRN position in Winston Campus. The role involves embedding, microtomy, and specimen processing with potential shift flexibility and <20 hours per week.

Qualifications include an Associate degree in applied science or equivalent with two years of histology training; three years' lab experience preferred and HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

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 hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.
• Accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens with accuracy and timeliness.
• Processing and staining of specimens per department practices.
• Identification procedures for patient specimens.
• Performs special stains and/or enzyme histochemical stains.
• Performs additional Anatomic Pathology lab procedures.
• Promotes professional image of laboratories and adheres to safety policies.

Skills

Histology

Embedding

Microtomy

Education

HT (ASCP) certification preferred

Job description

Department: 60907 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Lab: Anatomic Pathology Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN position with negotiable shift <20hrs per week Pay Range: $25.30 - $37.95 Position Highlights: Histologic Technician II - Anatomic Pathology Embedding and microtomy PRN 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.

Education/EXPERIENCE:

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.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:

HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

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.

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