Histology Technician (Non-Certified)

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc.; Bixby (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, Inc. in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking an entry-level Histology Technician to prepare and stain routine surgical pathology specimens under general supervision. Requires an Associate's Degree or related coursework, 0–6 months laboratory experience, PC skills, and strong interpersonal, written and oral communication.

Ability to organize work effectively is essential. This full-time position offers teamwork within the Histology Laboratory and opportunities to develop skills in

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent hours in a related biological/chemical science.
• 0–6 months laboratory experience.
• PC skills for efficient computer utilization; strong interpersonal, written and oral communication.
• Ability to organize work in an effective and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Embeds, cuts and stains pathology specimens under direction of a Histologist.
• Receives and accession specimens.
• Prepares frozen sections under direct supervision of a Histologist.
• Maintains equipment and work areas.
• Supports laboratory goals by teamwork, service excellence, adhering to guidelines and policies, and looking for ways to improve processes.

Skills

PC skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's Degree or related coursework in biological/chemical sciences

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply.Full TimeJob Summary: Prepares and stains routine surgical pathology specimens under general supervision.Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent hours in a related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university.Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: None.Work Experience: 0 - 6 months laboratory experience.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: PC skills needed for efficient computer utilization. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize work in an effective and efficient manner.Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Embeds, cuts and stains pathology specimens under direction of a Histologist. Receives and accessions specimens. Prepares frozen sections under direct supervision of a Histologist. Maintains equipment and work areas. Supports laboratory goals by demonstrating teamwork, service excellence, adhering to established guidelines and policies and looking for ways to improve processes.Decision Making: Independent judgment in making decisions involving non-routine problems under general supervision.Working Relationships: Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.Special Job Dimensions: None.Supplemental Information: This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.Histology Laboratory - Yale CampusLocation:Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position. This statute allows employers to lawfully refuse to hire applicants for safety-sensitive jobs or to discipline or discharge employees who work in safety-sensitive jobs if they test positive for marijuana, even if they have a valid license to use medical marijuana.EOE Protected Veterans/Disability