Histologist Registered - Laboratory ($5K SIGN ON BONUS)

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Histologist for processing, staining, and handling surgical and cytology specimens. The role includes data entry into LIS, slide preparation, and collaboration with pathologists to ensure high-quality diagnostic materials.

The position requires completion of a CAC/NAACLS accredited histotechnology program and demonstrates adherence to CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum “Excellence at the Front End” required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens/slides/blocks for referral and ensure timely processing per policy.
• Collect, process, and store surgical/cytological specimens and enter data into LIS.
• Maintain grossing area, lab equipment, and supply inventory; perform routine QC per CLIA/CAP/JCAHO guidelines.
• Perform stains and immunostains, and assist pathologists with frozen sections and autopsies.
• Follow safety, infection control, and hazardous materials protocols and participate in inspections.

Education

Histotechnology Program (CAHEA/NAACLS)

ASCP certification (preferred)

Tools

Immunostainer

Job description

$5K SIGN ON BONUS

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest andforemostacute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

• The Pavilion and North Tower housea state-of-the-artemergency department, ICU, Cardiac CathLaband surgical suites
• A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
• Accredited Chest Pain Center
• Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Summary:

The Histologist Registered, assists with cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Collects, processes, and stores surgical/cytological specimens
• Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS; prints/organizes cassettes
• Prepares specimens/slides/blocks for referral
• Orders, maintains referral log, processes reports, and monitors pending
• Maintains grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite including cleaning and stocking of supplies and preparation of solutions
• Performs technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation
• Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for the microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other A/P specimens
• Operates microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slippers and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for pathologist examinations
• Operates Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostics immunostains
• Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains
• Assists Pathologist’s / PA’s with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies
• Quality Control / Improvement: performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards
• Maintenance/Lab Management: performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents
• Continuing Education/Development: attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in-house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices
• Completes tasks or special projects within time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director
• Accreditation: follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum “Excellence at the Front End” required within one year of employment.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in histopathology is required along with a High school Diploma.
• 1 year of experience in histopathology is required along with an Associate’s degree.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) preferred.
• Histtechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred.

Work Schedule:

9AM - 6PM

Work Type:

Full Time