Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 36,988 - 53,189; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a qualified individual for a part-time role in their Surgical Pathology department. This position involves specialized medical tissue testing to assist in clinical activities. Responsibilities include investigating equipment and test issues, performing quality control, and teaching Clinical Laboratory Science students. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and be HTL(ASCP) certified. Located in Chapel Hill, the role allows for a flexible schedule with a hiring range of $26.85 - $38.61 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biological Science.
• HTL(ASCP) certification required within two years.
• 1 year relevant laboratory experience if degree is in biological or chemical science.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems with equipment and test results.
• Perform quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Teach Clinical Laboratory Science students and train new employees.
• Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers.
• Reports and consults on test results.

Skills

Problem investigation

Quality control

Technical training

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

Summary

This position performs a variety of specialized medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. Work involves preparation of tissue samples to enable pathologists to determine the cause of death, degree of disease, and guide treatment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
• Participate in teams or perform special projects/assignments.
• Perform quality control and equipment maintenance.
• Perform routine and specialized test procedures, including preparing tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology, and research areas.
• Teach Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents, and train new employees. Serve as a technical resource.
• Prepare specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
• Provide leadership and guidance to co-workers.
• Report results to healthcare providers and consult with healthcare providers regarding test results.
• Review test results to ensure accuracy of reports and timely correction of errors.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, or Biological Science.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• HTL(ASCP) certified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within two years from date of hire.

Experience Requirements

• If Bachelor’s degree plus completion of a NAACLS accredited histology program, no years of experience required.
• If Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical science, one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience required.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: STATE
• Entity: UNC Medical Center
• Organization Unit: Surgical Pathology
• Work Type: Part Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
• Salary Range: $26.85 - $38.61 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Day Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

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

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