Lead Histotechnologist | Anatomical Pathology

Lead Histotechnologist

Emplify Health by Gundersen is adding a Lead Histotechnologist to our Anatomical Pathology laboratory team.

The Lead Histotechnologist leads and coordinates the day-to-day activities and operations of the Histology Laboratory within the Anatomical Pathology Department, averaging around 400 blocks per day. The Lead Histotechnologist also works with and coordinates patient care with the following areas of Anatomical Pathology; Histology Assistants, Pathologists' Assistants, Pathologist, Pathology Secretaries, Cytotechnologist, and lab management to ensure the laboratory operations run efficiently. They support management decisions and communicate noncompliance to management. The Lead Histotechnologist delegates work to the staff to provide a high quality, accurate, detailed slide for the Pathologist to interpret the high complexity testing. The full scope of patient testing including tissue fixation and processing, embedding, microtomy, H & E staining, special staining, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemical staining, and informatics in a safe environment. These processes support the transformation of fresh tissue specimens into microscopic slides to provide the Pathologist with the surgical data for diagnosis or by rapid diagnosis of fresh tissue prepared by freezing, cryomicrotomy, and staining to assist the Pathologist with the surgical pathology consultation in a stat environment. The lead implements and oversees quality control monitoring, instrument maintenance, scheduling instrument preventative maintenance and troubleshooting as well as proficiency testing, standard operating procedure (SOP) development and maintenance.

72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)

Monday - Friday starting at between 5:30a and 8a with call rotation

Starting pay of $30.73 per hour and up, commensurate with your relevant years of work experience

Bachelor's degree in a science field. A copy of the applicant's/employee's diploma and/or transcript as confirmation of the education requirement must be provided at the time of hire

4 years of current or previous healthcare, laboratory or research work experience required

6 months recent work history as a histology technician in a comparable high-volume hospital histology laboratory desired

American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification required

Self-starter with strong fine motor skills and attention to detail

Knowledge of biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology is essential for success in this role

Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

Relocation available

We're not just filling positions, we're building careers. At Emplify Health, we care for our teams, while they care for their communities. Join us and find out how a little empathy changes everything. If you are motivated, skilled, and dedicated to delivering exceptional laboratory services, we would love to hear from you.

Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

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