Histologic Technician II - Night Embedding (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

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