Histology Technician - PRN

Methodist Health System; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is seeking a Histology Technologist to prepare slides for microscopic examination and support pathologists. You will handle specimen processing, labeling, and coordination of test requests with patient care units and physicians.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, histology training, and ASCP certification eligibility. Experience in a histology lab is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of histology training program or equivalent on-the-job histology training.
• Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences preferred.
• HT (ASCP) / HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible.
• Minimum of 3 years full-time histology lab experience in lieu of certification.
• Certified HT work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards and promotes teamwork.
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for staff and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers.
• Follows lab standards for slide production including processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, staining.
• Assesses stain quality daily and maintains equipment and quality systems.
• Ensures tissues are triaged and accessioned.
• Documents critical patient information in LIS and communicates across care continuum.
• Shows personal responsibility for performance and quality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology knowledge

Quality assurance

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

HT (ASCP) / HTL (ASCP) eligible

Histology training program or on-the-job histology training

Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

JR1000038333

Hours of Work

PRN

Days Of Week

PRN

Work Shift

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description

Job Summary

Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician.

Job Purpose

• Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Completion of a Histology Training Program or equivalent on-the-job Histology training
• Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences, Preferred

Licenses and/or Certifications

• HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), or eligible
• Or In lieu of certification a minimum of 3 years full time employment in a Histology laboratory

Work Experience

• Certified HT Work Experience, Preferred

Job Roles

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Creates and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing
• Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers
• Follows laboratory standards for slide production with competency in processing, embedding, sectioning at microtome, mounting ribbons to slides, staining H&E, and specialized staining
• Assesses stain quality on a daily basis prior to submitting slides to Pathologist for diagnosis by maintaining equipment, inventory and other quality assurances requirements.
• Ensures that all tissues are triaged and accessioned
• Ensuring critical patient information and data are communicated and documented effectively with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care and documented properly within the patient record by utilizing department Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Takes personal responsibility for performance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:

• Magnet®-designated hospital
• 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2023
• Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
• Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
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