Histology Technician

Evangelical Community Hospital; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Histology Technician to join their dynamic laboratory team. This full-time role involves preparing tissue slides for pathologists, ensuring high-quality analysis through meticulous chemical treatment and staining processes. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and a Bachelor’s degree, along with a commitment to maintaining safety standards in a challenging environment. Join a team that values excellence, compassion, and professionalism while contributing to the health and wellness of the community.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred within 2 years of hire.
• Requires Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue slides for microscopic analysis.
• Handle chemical treatments and embedding of tissues.

Skills

HTL (ASCP) certification

Color discrimination

Laboratory training and experience

Education

Bachelor of Science

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Position Details

• Department: Laboratory Anatomical
• Location: US:PA:Lewisburg
• Typical Work Schedule: Days (6:30am-3:00pm)
• Primary Shift: Shift 1
• Work Type: 1.0 FTE (full-time, 80 hours biweekly)
• Exempt: No

Summary

Prepares tissue slides by chemically treating, embedding, cutting, mounting, staining, coverslipping, and labeling tissue sections for microscopic analysis by the pathologists.

Qualifications

• Requires HTL (ASCP) certification from an accredited institution preferred or must become certified within 2 years from date of hire, AND a B.S. from an accredited institution, which meets CAP requirements under high complexity testing to include grossing; OR Equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 or meet provisions defined in 42CFR493.1489 (b)(2)(B)(4) or 42CFR493.1489 (b)(2)(B)(5)(i) for personnel performing high complexity testing on or before April 24, 1995.
• Must be able to pass a color discrimination test.
• Pennsylvania State Police criminal record check, child abuse history clearance, and an FBI criminal history check required.

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to infectious diseases, toxic waste, irritants (35%)
• Frequent interruption, crowded conditions or excessive noise (65%)
• Work performed in climate-controlled, indoor setting (65%)
• Requires use of safety equipment around hazardous conditions (35%)
• Manual and finger dexterity to operate computer & equipment (100%)
• Frequently required/prolonged sitting, standing or walking (35%)
• Visual acuity required to read written and printed materials (100%)
• Walking, standing and lifting of materials/equipment up to 60lbs (35%)

About Wellspan Evangelical Community Hospital

Working at WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital means being part of a vital tradition of service to our community. We maintain a challenging, energized work environment for our valued employees who exemplify our Core Values: Quality Service, Compassion, Respect, Professionalism, Integrity, Cooperation, and Creativity. Together, we commit to excellence every day as we strive to provide exceptional healthcare, accessible to all, in the safest and most compassionate atmosphere possible to build a healthy community.

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 220 locations, nine-award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. With a team of 23,000, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WellSpan Evangelical Community Hospital is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care