Histotechnologist 2 Clinical

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Histotechnician to join their dynamic team in Nashville. This role is essential for preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and performing specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing. You will be responsible for maintaining quality control data and processing specimens for molecular testing. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, embrace challenges, and contribute to high-quality patient care. If you are passionate about advancing health and wellness through your expertise, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year relevant work experience in histotechnology or related field.
• Certifications in Histotechnician and Histotechnologist required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and specialized testing.
• Complete daily workload including embedding, cutting, and staining.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Diagnostic Testing

Mentoring & Coaching

Equipment Maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

Histopathology

Job Summary:

Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles the more specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Dept of Anatomic Pathology under occasional guidance; maintains adequate quality control data. Processes specimens for molecular testing. Troubleshoots processes and follows up as needed. Responsible for high volume workload and stat requests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Completes daily workload as assigned to include embedding, cutting, staining (including histo and immunocytochemical procedures) and any specific procedures requested by pathologist to support patient diagnosis.
2. Performs and documents instrument maintenance; maintains records relating to quality control and other functions.
3. Trains and provides direction/support to the Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians.
4. Grossly identify tissue for adequacy in the operating room, communicate to Attending/Fellow, divide core and place in appropriate fixatives.
5. The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

1. Quality Assurance (Novice): Has provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.
2. Diagnostic Testing (Novice): Demonstrates proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of successfully delivering results.
3. Mentoring & Coaching (Novice): Constructively trains and mentors others by providing positive direction and feedback.
4. Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Core Accountabilities:

1. Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.
2. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment.
3. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area.
4. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities:

1. Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively.
2. Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support.
3. Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements.
4. Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions.
5. Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change.

Position Qualifications:

Certifications:

Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.