Histology Technician - PRN

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

Job summary

Methodist Dallas Medical Center, part of Methodist Health System, seeks a Histology Technician to prepare slides for microscopic examination by pathologists. You will distribute test requests and ensure timely, accurate processing within the LIS.

Requirements include a high school diploma, completion of a histology program, and ASCP HT/HTL eligibility or 3 years of histology lab work. PRI schedule applies; patient care teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment.
• Creates and maintains a safe work environment for staff and patients.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing.
• Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers.
• Follows lab standards for slide production and staining.
• Assesses stain quality daily prior to pathology review.
• Ensures tissues are triaged and accessioned.
• Documents information properly within LIS.

Skills

HT (ASCP) background

Team communication

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Histology Training Program

Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences (preferred)

Job description

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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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