Histotechnologist

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Histology Laboratory Technician to perform frozen section preparations, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemical stains. The role requires current enrollment in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program with certification within one year or equivalent experience.

Work includes assisting with autopsies, tissue processing, and accurate specimen handling. Benefits eligible and hours are 40 per week in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in HT/HTL (ASCP) program with the goal to obtain certification within one year or have existing HT/HTL (ASCP) certification and related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform frozen section preparations ensuring proper embedding, sectioning, and staining for prompt clinician diagnosis.
• Assist with autopsies per standard procedures and support gross examination of tissues.
• Prepare tissue specimens for shipment to other labs, ensuring correct orders and lab selection.
• Maintain organized storage and disposal of specimens, slides, and blocks with accurate daily procedures.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory procedures

Quality control

Education

HT or HTL (ASCP) program

ASCP HT/HTL certification

Job description

Position Overview

Department: 60913 Carolinas Medical Center - Lab: Histology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: TBA Pay Range: $28.55 - $42.85

Essential Functions

Perform frozen section preparations within expected time while ensuring tissue is embedded properly, cut accurately, and stained correctly so that diagnosis to clinician can be made promptly. Performs routine, special stains, and immune histochemical stains. Recognizes deviations from expected results and uses judgment in determining appropriate actions. Assists with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned. Prepares and organizes tissue specimens and assists in gross examination. Prepares specimens to be sent to other laboratories for testing ensuring order accuracy and correct lab is chosen for testing. Stores or disposes of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in a neat retrievable manner. Completes required daily procedures with accuracy.

Physical Requirements

Works in laboratory with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient blood and body fluids. Some latex exposure may be expected. Moderate lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and on occasion greater than 25 pounds with assistance. Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching. Sitting with use of computer for long periods of time.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Currently enrolled in a HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing program or 1 year from hire date; or a certified HT or HTL (ASCP) and 1 year of experience is required or an uncertified HT with 3 at least years of experience is required.

Patient Population Served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Protected Health Information

Will limit access to protected health information (PHI) to the information reasonably necessary to do the job. Will share information only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes. Access to verbal, written and electronic PHI for this job has been determined based on job level and job responsibility within the organization. Computerized access to PHI for this job has been determined as described above and is controlled via user ID and password.

Machines, Tools, and Equipment

All related medical equipment, office equipment, and supplies.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care