Histology Technologist - Full Time

Histology Technologist - Full Time page is loaded## Histology Technologist - Full Timelocations: Main Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108635Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast.Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).**Education*** Bachelor’s degree is required.* Completion of a histology program is required.**Experience / Qualifications*** State of Florida Technologist License is required.* ASCP certification is required.* 1 year of experience working in a clinical histology lab preferred.* Cognizant ability to correlate physician requests with specimen preparation and processing.* Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.**Position Summary**This position will work in collaboration with department leadership to support the needs of the department.* Accessions specimens, embeds tissue, cuts blocks and makes slides.* Stains slides using routine special and immunohistochemical staining methods.* Maintains equipment.* Follows and documents quality control procedures.* Assists in orientation of new employees.* Remains current in technical knowledge and instrumentation.* Assists pathologists in various tasks.* Performs frozen sections.* May be required to cross train in other duties in the laboratory.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Team Member Competencies**Establishing RelationshipsBuilds effective networks, working relationships, and alliances in order to collaborate effectively within department and organization. Can relate to all kinds of people regardless of background; find topics and common interests that can be used to build rapport with others.Peer SupportProvides guidance and feedback to help others strengthen knowledge/skills needed to accomplish tasks, solve problems, and perform effectively within the team.Inspiring and Motivating OthersFosters commitment and cohesiveness by facilitating cooperation and working as a team within the organization toward goal accomplishments. Work well with others, build consensus, and ensure cooperation to complete tasks and positive workflow.Demonstrating Emotional IntelligenceExercises self-leadership, self-awareness, and self-regulation; manages emotions so that they are expressed appropriately; leads others by showcasing adaptability, empathy, and social skills.Acting with IntegrityInteracts with others in a way that is seen as direct and truthful; ensures confidence in individual and organizational motives and representations. Acts in a way that is consistent with personal and organizational values by keeping confidence, promises, and commitments. Clearly states goals and beliefs; informs people of their true intentions, does what they say they will do; follows through on commitments.Being a Champion for Change and InnovationSupports people in their efforts to try new things. Things creatively, generates novel and valuable ideas and uses these ideas to develop new or improved processes. Accepts new ways of doing things and adapts to change.Communicating EffectivelySpeaks and writes clearly, conveys information in a concise, organized, and logical manner. Is adept at tailoring the message to fit the interests and needs of the audience. Listens attentively and exercises tact, discretion, and diplomacy when interacting with members of the department and organization.Promoting Diversity and InclusionTreats all people with dignity and respect. Demonstrates an open-minded approach to understanding people regardless of their gender, age, race, national origin, religion, ethnicity, disability status, or other characteristics. Challenge’s bias and intolerance. Develops all-inclusive groups in the realms of social interaction and communication. Shows respect for the beliefs of others; encourages and promotes practices that support cultural diversity; discourages behaviors or practices that may be perceived as unfair, biased, or critical toward people with certain backgrounds.**Physical Requirements**This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time. Must be able to work in a stressful environment, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated. Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs. **Threshold Requirements*** These threshold requirements are required and completed yearly basis. + Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation. + TB/PPD Surveillance Program + Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).**#1 Top Workplace in the area.** #J-18808-Ljbffr Jupiter Urgent Care Inc