Histotechnician

Histotechnician

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.

Full time- 2nd Shift

As our Histology Technician, you will help Pathologists and Pathology Residents prepare patient samples for examination and diagnosis so they can accurately identify disease states and other abnormalities.

Every day you will receive, accession, and prepare tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques. You will be expected to perform proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping, as well as prepare and evaluate necessary stains and solutions.

To be successful in this role, you must be proficient in various histological techniques, possess a strong understanding of quality control and preventative maintenance for laboratory instruments, and consistently adhere to CAP and regulatory guidelines for patient safety.

Histotechnician must satisfy one of the following:

1. Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program.

2. High School diploma and at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) hours of credit from a college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years in all of the following areas: fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining.

Will consider candidates with High School diploma and ten or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.

Registered or registry eligible as a Histotechnician, HT(ASCP).

Fine motor coordination, good visual acuity including color discrimination, working knowledge of basic chemistry, and attention to detail.

CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services. Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S. News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee. We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.

CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].