Histotechnologist (HTL)

BJC HealthCare; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, part of BJC HealthCare, is hiring a Full-Time Histotechnologist in the Surgical Pathology Department in St. Louis County. The role involves performing microtomy, embedding and staining, with duties including QC and instrument maintenance. A 1-year histology background and HTL-ASCP certification are preferred.

The hospital offers a Magnet-designated environment with opportunities for growth, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team focused on patient care.

Qualifications

• HTL-ASCP or equivalent certification required/preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of experience preferred in histology.

Responsibilities

• Perform microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation and procedure validation.
• Prepare and document quality controls; troubleshoot instrumentation as needed.
• Assist supervisor with maintaining quality plan, procedure manuals, variance management, interdepartmental functionality, and policies.
• Understand test principles, maintenance and operation of instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Utilize critical thinking to perform tasks and responsibilities.
• May train to perform tissue gross examination as needed (High Complexity CLIA).

Skills

HTL-ASCP

Histology experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science

Tools

Microtomy equipment

Embedding equipment

Staining platforms

Quality control procedures

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Histotechnologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) - Surgical Pathology Dept

Sign-On Bonus (for eligible applicants)

Position Details:

• Day Shift Hours: (Mon-Fri) with a Set Start Time of 5:00 AM
• Flexible schedule! 4 or 5 days per week at 10 or 8-hour shifts starting at 5:00am
• Possible Weekend Rotation

Requirements:

• HTL (ASCP) or equivalent Certification
• High School Diploma or GED
• 1 year of experience preferred

Why Join Us?

• Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
• Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

Next Steps:

If selected to move forward with the Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

Overview

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve.The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination.

Responsibilities

• Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation and procedure validation. Performs, prepares, and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary.
• May assist supervisor in maintaining quality plan, procedure manual, variance management, interdepartmental functionality, and writing policies/procedures.
• Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities.
• Trained to perform tissue gross examination as needed. (Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493)

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• HTL-ASCP or equiv

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Physical/Life Science/related

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer