Histological Technician

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Family benefits

Retirement plan

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Dermatology Surgery department at Country Club Medical Plaza in Winston-Salem, NC is hiring for a full-time histology technologist. The role is 1st shift, 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday (8:00–5:00) or Tue–Fri (7:00–5:00) with no weekends, holidays, or on-call duties.

The position requires an associate degree or HS diploma with two years of ASCP/NSHHT training; ASCP HT certification preferred; three years lab experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science or high school diploma with two years ASCP/NSHHT training.
• Three years' experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes cooperative work environment through communication and teamwork.
• Accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens accurately and timely.
• Process and stain specimens per department practices to ensure quality results.
• Provide maximum care in specimen identification and handling procedures.
• Perform special stains and enzyme histochemical stains as required.
• Carry out additional Anatomic Pathology lab procedures as assigned.
• Pursue ongoing training and contribute to department efficiency.
• Maintain safety and professionalism in the lab and with colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Dexterity

Data entry

Technical ability

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or high school diploma with 2 years ASCP training

3 years histology lab experience (preferred)

HT (ASCP) certification preferred

Job description

Department

38938 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Dermatology Surgery: Country Club Med Plz

Department

38938 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Dermatology Surgery: Country Club Med Plz

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday-Friday, 8-5 or Tuesday-Friday, 7-5

Pay Range

$24.10 - $36.15

Position Highlights

• Full-Time; 40 hours/week
• 1st shift, no weekends, holidays or on call
• Dermatology Surgery, Country Club Medical Plaza
• Winston Salem, NC, Country Club Road

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.

Skills/Qualifications

• Strong, effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Manual dexterity, eyes and hand coordination.
• Familiarity with computers in order to perform basic data entry.
• Technical ability and interest.
• Ability to work independently.

Work Environment

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Exposure to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease.
• Subject to cuts from microtome knives.
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations.
• May require judgement/action which could result in death of patient.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).

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 Commitment To You

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, and Short- 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.