Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology)

Scismic; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health system organization in Marietta, Ohio, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology) for their histology laboratory. The role involves performing essential lab functions, maintaining specimen integrity, and ensuring quality control while contributing to a team dedicated to healthcare excellence. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications, strong technical skills, and at least 2 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of a laboratory training program approved by ABHES or NAACLS required.
• National Board of Certification preferred or completion within 1 year.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience required if not certified.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily operations of the histology laboratory.
• Train new employees and perform technical competency assessments.
• Assist with regulatory compliance and maintenance of lab equipment.

Skills

Technical proficiency in histological techniques

Knowledge of medical terminology

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Technologist or Histotechnologist

Associate of Chemical or Biological Science

Job description

Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology)

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Scismic is supporting the growth of a health system organization Marietta, Ohio. This organization is comprised of a network of two hospitals, three emergency departments and outpatient service sites that work in innovative ways to meet the healthcare challenges of today, while preparing for the health needs of their communities in the future.

They are seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology) to join the team!

JOB SUMMARY

In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology) is responsible for performing daily operations of histology laboratory and cytology preparation procedures as needed, on patient specimens submitted for the diagnoses of disease. The Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology) maintains specimen identity and integrity, produces high quality stained slides using standardized procedures to meet the Pathologist’s requirements for microscopic evaluation, and performs quality control and preventative maintenance according to established policy. In addition, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (Histology) trains and performs competency assessments on employees as well as assisting supervisor with regulatory readiness. This position interacts with patient populations from neonate to elderly; with patients of all types of illnesses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable. Following are the essential functions of the job, along with the corresponding performance standards. Indicate how the employee performed relative to these standards by checking the appropriate boxes.

• Duties associated with daily operation of the Histology Laboratory (assist w/frozen, gross of small specimens, immunohistochemistry, etc.) including coverage of staffing shortages.
• Trains new employees and performs technical competency on all employees.
• Competent in cytology (GYN and non-GYN) preparation procedures on patient specimens submitted for the diagnoses of disease.
• Verifies billing for specimens sent out to a third party pathology source (i.e.: Neogenomics)
• Assist supervisor with monthly QM data for Pathology Lab and the hospital.
• Acts as the Key Operator on all equipment and Instrumentation and includes troubleshooting, replacement and validation.
• Assist supervisor with regulatory compliance and College of American Pathologist inspection readiness as well as implementing new policies and procedures.
• Assist supervisor assigning CAP surveys & scan into Media Lab for approval.
• Performs high quality control and preventative maintenance according to established policy.
• Reviews and signs all electronic document control records as assigned.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Exhibits the company's Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist, Histotechnologist or an Associate of Chemical or Biological Science required.
• Completion of a laboratory training program approved by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS required.
• National Board of Certification preferred. Board certified Histotechnologist (HT) or completion of certification within 1 year.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience required if not certified.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

• Must demonstrate knowledge of basic science skills, medical terminology, and technical proficiency in the histological techniques.
• Troubleshoot with all levels of personnel.
• The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

MISSION STATEMENT

The organization is comprised of not for profit hospitals where service excellence and clinical quality create the region’s best experience for patients and their families, physicians, the community, and their employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Health and Human Services, and Public Health

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