Histotechnologist

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Histotechnologists and Histology Technicians to join their inclusive team in Raleigh. This role involves performing specialized medical tissue testing and administrative tasks that support clinical activities, including preparing tissue samples for pathologists. You will have the opportunity to lead and train new employees while ensuring the accuracy of test results. The organization offers a supportive environment with a commitment to the health and well-being of the communities served. If you are passionate about laboratory science and making a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• HTL(ASCP) certification within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems with equipment and test results.
• Performs routine and specialized test procedures.
• Leads and trains new employees.

Skills

Quality Control

Tissue Preparation

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance

Teaching and Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry Science

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science

Job description

Job Description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary:

Both Histotechnologists and Histology Technicians may apply to the job openings

This position is eligible for our Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, visit https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program?&bid=12881

Performs a variety of the more specialized medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. Work involves preparation of tissue samples, which enable pathologist to determine the cause of death, cause and degree of disease of patient and the course of treatment.

Responsibilities:
1. Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
2. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments.
3. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance.
4. Performs routine and more specialized test procedures. Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology and research areas.
5. Performs teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. Serves as a technical resource.
6. Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
7. Provides leadership and guidance to co-workers.
8. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.
9. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

Other Information

Other information:
Education Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry Science or Biological Science.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
* HTL(ASCP) certified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within two years from date of hire.
Professional Experience Requirements:
* If Bachelor degree plus completion of NAACLS accredited histology program, no years of experience is required.
* If Bachelor degree in biological or chemical science, one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Anatomic Pathology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Histotechnologist Salary Range: $26.59 - $38.23 per hour (Hiring Range)

Histology Technician Salary Range: $24.73-$35.56 (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.