Histology Technician

Community Health Network; Anderson (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Network in Anderson, IN seeks a Histology Technician to gross and prepare tissues and biopsy specimens for histology and to prepare slides for pathologist review. The role requires 3+ years of histology experience and ASCP HT certification eligibility, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and teamwork.

Shifts are daytime, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with a focus on delivering high-quality specimens and collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree with biology and chemistry credits (required).
• Eligible for HT(ASCP) certification and 60 college credits to perform grossing per CLIA.
• Detail oriented with high standards.
• Good attendance and punctuality.
• Customer-service oriented to provide exceptional patient experience.
• Able to work with others and in team-based environment.
• Able to differentiate dermatology tissues for embedding, cryotomy, and microtomy.
• HIPPA compliant; knowledge of CLIA/CAP standards.
• Strong written and oral communication; handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Gross and prepare tissues and biopsy specimens for histology processing.
• Prepare surgical slides for review by the Pathologist.
• Maintain high professional standards consistent with medical laboratory practices.
• Participate in histology procedures including grossing, processing, cryotomy, microtomy, and staining.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving attitude

Education

Associate degree with biology & chemistry credits

Tools

EMR familiarity

Job description

1515 N. Madison Ave.
Anderson , IN 46011
United States

Shift

Day Job

Hours

M-F, 8-4:30 pm

Join Community

Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered - and we couldn't do it without you.

Make a Difference

The Histology Technician grosses and prepares tissues and biopsy specimens for Histological processing. Prepares surgical slides for review by the Pathologist. The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practices.

Exceptional Skills and Qualifications

Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.

3+ years: Three years histology and/or Mohs experience required.

• An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree. (Required)
• Eligible for HT(ASCP) certification,and 60 college credits to perform grossing according to CLIA regulations
  
• Ability to be detail oriented
• Ability to display and maintain high standards
• Ability to show responsibility to the job and consideration of coworkers by exhibiting good attendance and punctuality
• Ability to use customer service skills to provide an exceptional experience
• Ability to work in cooperation with others Ability to work with others in the delivery of laboratory medicine
• Able to differentiate dermatology tissues for appropriate embedding, cryotomy and microtomy
• Demonstrates good problem solving skills Page 2 of 3 Experience in histology procedures including grossing, tissue processing, cryotomy, microtomy, and slide staining (to include all special and immunohistochemical stain procedures)
• HIPPA compliant.
• Knowledge of CLIA/CAP standards
• Knowledge of EMR Professionalism and good communication skills with coworkers, providers, and patients
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information as it relates to physicians, employees, patients, and external customer groups

Why Community?

At Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.

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