Lead Histology Technician FT - Phoenix, AZ

Sunrise Medical Laboratories; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical laboratory professional to join their team in Phoenix. In this role, you will play a crucial part in patient care by performing essential laboratory tasks, ensuring quality and compliance, and contributing to a supportive team environment. The position offers a chance to grow your career while providing vital services to the community. With a focus on safety and quality control, you will thrive in a fast-paced laboratory setting. This opportunity comes with competitive benefits and a commitment to work-life balance, making it an ideal place for passionate individuals to make a difference.

Benefits

Free lab services for employees and dependents

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of lab training or experience in high complexity testing.
• Must have HT (ASCP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform staining processes for microscopic examination.
• Document quality control activities and assist in staff training.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong reading skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS

Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists

Tools

Laboratory equipment (microscopes, stainers, microtomes)

Computers

Telephones

Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You put the pro in medical laboratory professional. You’ve got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the technical training to deliver quality results. You’re also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Hours: 1:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Days: Monday - Friday

Full Time/Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Perform a vital part of the patient care process from accessioning through a variety of staining processes to produce slides for microscopic examination
• Document all quality control activities and preventive maintenance activities
• Participate in inventory management, process improvement projects and other projects as needed
• Participate in digital slide scanner
• Assist in staff development and training at direction from lab manager
• Report technical questions and concerns from staff, pathologists, and clients to lab manager
• Communicates effectively with team members, lab director, and management.
• Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for optimal specimen quality
• Assist in ensuring compliance with the laboratory's SOPs and quality management system
• Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
• Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

• At minimum graduation from a school of Histotechnology accredited by CAHEA/NAACLS AND HT (ASCP)
• 1 year of laboratory training or experience performing high complexity testing
• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent
• Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, processors, stainers, microscopes, microtomes and much more

Bonus points if you’ve got:

• 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience

We’ll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you’ve helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging – we’re a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Pathology Watch Inc.

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.