Senior Histotechnologist; Full Time Days; Monday-Friday

Baptist-Health; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Extended Leave Plan

Family Care

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital is seeking a His- technologist Sr to process surgical specimens, perform tissue fixation, processing, microtomy and staining for pathologic diagnosis. You will document quality control procedures and assist the Pathologist as needed.

Qualifications include graduation from an approved Histotechnology program and ASCP eligibility, with at least three years of histology lab experience. Day-one benefits and competitive pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology.
• ASCP eligibility or certification preferred/required.
• Three years of laboratory histology experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs tissue processing, microtomy, and staining for pathologic diagnosis.
• Maintains QC and preventive maintenance documentation.
• Supervises daily histology lab activities and quality indicators.

Skills

Histology

Troubleshooting

Quality control

Documentation

Education

Graduate from Histotechnology program

Tools

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescent staining

Enzyme histochemical stains

Job description

Position Summary

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

Baptist Health Princeton Hospital offers 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!

The Hisotechnologist, Sr. processes surgical specimens for pathologic diagnosis, including tissue fixation, processing, microtomy and staining slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Performs related special staining techniques, which may include immunohistochemical, immunofluorescent and enzyme histochemical stains. Documents all quality control and preventive maintenance procedures performed

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs troubleshooting of processing and staining processes and instruments, 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 abnormal findings to a senior technologist, the assistant manager and/or Pathologist and documents discrepancies and their resolutions.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: key operator duties, projects, teaching, tech in charge and evaluation of new technology.
• Supervises employees in daily activities associated with histology laboratory functions.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist 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 matters at all times.
• Cross trained to perform all benches in histology and may be required to train in slide distribution electron microscopy and diener.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology.

Licensure/Certification

• Certified by a professional laboratory certifying agency, i.e. (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologists or eligible

Experience

• Three (3) years of laboratory experience is required.