Histotechnologist (FT, 3 pm - 11:30 pm) - Bethlehem, PA

St. Luke's University Health Network - Nurse; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a Histotechnologist to perform various laboratory and histology procedures for the Anatomic Pathology department. The role requires expertise in immunohistochemistry and proficiency in histology-related skills. Join a dedicated team that values employee excellence and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Experience in anatomic pathology preferred.
• IHC experience preferred.
• Certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Complete quality control and assurance documentation.
• Proficient in complex histology duties like tissue processing and special staining techniques.

Skills

Knowledge of immunohistochemistry

Microscopy

Quality control monitoring

Tissue processing

Education

AS or BS; HT or HTL ASCP Certification preferred

Tools

LIS software

Leica equipment

Roche equipment

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Histotechnologist provides a variety of laboratory and histology procedures for the Anatomic Pathology department. The successful candidate will achieve and maintain competencies in all histology laboratory related skills. This position requires demonstrated experience with Immunohistochemical testing using Roche and Leica equipment.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Demonstrates compliance in laboratory safety policies, procedures, and standards.
2. Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled.
3. Demonstrates knowledge and operation of LIS software, computer programs and equipment.
4. Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoots malfunctions on equipment and instrumentation.
5. Completes, records, and monitors quality control and quality assurance documentation.
6. Reviews and understands standard operating procedures and completes continued education activities.
7. Assists with inventory control.
8. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the following complex histology duties: tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, microscopy, solution preparation, automated & manual routine and special staining techniques, enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridization techniques.
9. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the identification of cell and tissue structures, microorganisms, pigments, and antibody-antigen interactions.
10. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in quality control monitoring of control tissue, reagent lots, and staining procedures.
11. Demonstrates knowledge in laboratory validation processes.
12. Meets or exceeds departmental productivity standards in embedding and microtomy areas.
13. Trains others to perform histology responsibilities when assigned.

14. Other related duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting up to 6 hours/day in 3-hour increments
Standing up to 3 hours/day in 1-hour increments
Walking up to 2 hours/day in 10-minute increments.
Rarely carries objects up to 25 pounds.
Hearing as it relates to normal conversation.
Seeing as it relates to general far/near/color and peripheral vision and depth perception.

EDUCATION:

AS or BS; HT or HTL ASCP Certification preferred

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience in anatomic pathology preferred. IHC experience preferred.

Please complete your application using your full legal name andcurrent home address. Be sure toincludeemployment history forthe past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you areencouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications andlicenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.