Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $28.80 - $42.84/hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

As a Histotechnologist, you will be responsible for performing complex histological clinical laboratory procedures on patient specimens under the direction of the Histotechnologist Lead, Medical Director, and Director of Laboratory Services.

Daily, you will accurately process, analyze, and report all ordered tests in a timely manner for patient diagnosis and treatment. This includes equipment calibration and meticulous documentation. You will organize your workload, maintain professional and safe conduct, and foster positive relationships with staff, departments, physicians, and peers.

Success in this role requires exceptional technical proficiency, meticulous attention to detail, a commitment to accuracy and patient safety, strong organizational skills, and collaborative work within a complex laboratory environment.

Essential Functions:

• Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess and make decisions for proper handling and processing of specimens with minimal or no guidance.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Monitor technical aspects of the department, and is a resource for technical information.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement program.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.

Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

*IHC experience preferred

Preferred Education and Certifications:

Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR

Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training:

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histology

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