Histology Technologist - Per Diem

Histology Technologist - Per Diem

Job Category: Clinical Professional

Posted: November 14, 2024

Full-Time

On-site

Location: South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150, USA

Description

New Pay Grade as of 6/1/2026- $36.33 - $54.55

Actual offered hourly wage will depend on experience of the applicant

Summary of Position:

The Histology Technician is responsible for the accurate preparation and analysis of histological testing performed or the overseeing of histological testing. This involves constant monitoring of quality control procedures, minor equipment maintenance, specimen collection techniques and consultation with other pathology staff.

Qualifications:

Education:

• High School diploma with 10 years of Histology experience. Or the completion of an accredited HT program. Or a combined 60 academic credits in anatomy, physiology, histology, microscopy, chemistry, biology, and related course work with 3 years of acceptable Histology experience.

Experience:

• 3 years previous experience as a Histology Technician in a hospital or similar institution preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The technician performs Histology and is licensed to provide the following services; processing of tissue, fluids, and other patient specimens for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Knowledge of embedding, cutting, staining, slide preparation and the performance of special stains and the staining of non-gynecological specimens.

• Responsible for the accurate preparation and analysis of histological testing performed or the overseeing of histological testing. This involves constant monitoring of quality control procedures, minor equipment maintenance, specimen collection techniques and consultation with other pathology staff.

Certifications/Licensure:

• ASCP Certification or other accredited Histology program certification preferred.

• Current Nevada Histology Technologist License or submit proof of application submitted upon hire. Must obtain license within 6 months of hire.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, and talk or hear.

• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, grip, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Lifts, positions, pushes and/or moves objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Routine Hospital/Healthcare & Office/Administrative conditions.

• Contact with patients and guests under a wide variety of circumstances.

• Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases.

• Exposure to infections and contagious disease.

• Exposed to hazardous anesthetic agents, body fluids and waste.

• Subject to hazards of flammable and explosive gases.

• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations, including the handling of emergency or crisis situations.

• Subject to pressure due to irregular hours, frequent interruptions and stressful situations due to multiple demands.

• Occasional travel to various health system locations.

Essential Functions:

1. Provides consistently exceptional care at all times.

2. Monitors and ensures accurate and timely services in all areas of the Pathology Department.

3. Is responsible for the routine operation equipment and instrumentation to include validating the performance of equipment through the use of control tissue and other verification methods.

4. Consistently demonstrates knowledge of requirements, techniques, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely delivery of services. Including collection techniques, specimen requirements, and tissue and fluid processing techniques.

5. Supports the day to day operations of the Pathology laboratory to ensure accurate results and efficient workflow

6. Determines priorities in workload and completes projects in an accurate and timely manner.

7. Recognizes unusual conditions outside of his/her expertise and seeks guidance of coworkers or supervisors.

8. Effectively coordinates scheduled daily activities to ensure productivity standards are met and work is completed in a timely manner.

9. Operates and ensures proper functioning of equipment and instrumentation and follows procedure when equipment malfunctions. Documents malfunctions and corrective actions.

10. Keeps updated policies and procedures.

11. Demonstrates a working knowledge of regulatory and licensing standards and ensures that practice is compliant with standards.

12. Can be called upon to orientate, instruct, and train assigned personnel.

13. Responds to the needs of the department by performing other duties, as necessary.

Qualifications

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Licenses & Certifications

American Soc of Clin Path

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