Histotechnologist, FT Days

Brookwood Baptist Health; Idaho; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Idaho seeks a Histology Technician responsible for performing special staining techniques and quality control in laboratory settings. Candidates must have a high school diploma and ASCP registration or equivalent training. Relevant experience in histology labs is required. Competitive benefits start on day one.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan (ELP)

Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)

Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed on the job histology training or documented formal histology training.
• ASCP Registration as a Histology Technician; or two years of training in histologic and cytologic techniques under the direction of a pathologist.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding.

Responsibilities

• Performs related special staining techniques.
• Operates computerized equipment for processing and staining specimens.
• Documents quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Prepares stock and working reagents.

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Hospitals offer great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs related special staining techniques, which may include immunohistochemical, immunoflourescent and enzymehistochemical stains.
• Operates computerized equipment for processing and staining of specimens.
• Uses laboratory computer system to add, cancel and verify completed orders.
• Performs and documents quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting of instruments, processing and staining processes.
• Places engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepares stock and working reagents and maintains an adequate supply.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing and answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Regularly reports all unacceptable quality control and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator, manager and/or Pathologist and documents discrepancies and their resolutions.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech in charge, reagent validations and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agencies requirements.
• Practices infection control and safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient record, hospital and departmental records.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed on the job histology training or documented formal histology training.

Licensure/Certification

• ASCP Registration as a Histology Technician; or a preferred minimum of two years of training in histologic and cytologic techniques under the direction of a pathologist.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification if appropriate.

Experience

• Minimum of two years’ experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding is required