Histotechnician II - PRN

Boone Hospital Group; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Boone Health in Columbia, MO, seeks a histology technician to perform tissue processing and related procedures for histological examination. Responsibilities include microtomy, embedding, staining, and quality control on equipment.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent certification. Experience not required; preferred <2 years. PRN shift, CLIA High Complexity qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent certification is required.
• Experience: none required; supervision experience: none required.
• Preferred: experience <2 years.

Responsibilities

• Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Tasks include microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation.
• Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation.
• Utilizes critical thinking to perform tasks and responsibilities.
• Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.
• Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493.
• Performs other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Tissue processing

Histology procedures

Quality control

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation.
• Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumental as necessary.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities.
• Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.
• Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493.
• Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.

Work Shift:

PRN (United States of America)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: None required
• Supervisor Experience: None required
• Licenses & Certification: ASCP/AMT/ABB or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: <2 years

Legal Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Equal Opportunity Employer Boone Health is a mid-Missouri health care network of primary care offices, private practice clinics, outpatient services and affiliated hospitals, including Boone Hospital Center. Boone Hospital Center is a 392-bed full-service hospital located in Columbia, Mo. It is a regional referral center located in the center of the state. The hospital provides progressive health care programs, services, and technology to residents in 26 mid-Missouri counties. Boone Hospital Center was named the top hospital in mid-Missouri by U.S. News & World Report from 2015-2023 and was ranked as a Top 100 Hospital by Healthgrades for 2023 and 2024. Boone Hospital Center is mid-Missouri’s only designated Magnet Hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Boone Health was named America’s #46 Best Mid-Sized Employer by Forbes.