Histotechnologist I (Full-time)

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

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Histotechnologist I (Full-time)

LAB-HISTOLOGY (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

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Shift: Day, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period: 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE: $25.12 - 31.40

Under general supervision, follows established procedures for preparation of surgical and autopsy specimens. Prepares mounts on slides and stains or treats tissue with chemicals so as to reveal specific structural details under microscopic analysis. Perform histology duties to prepare material for pathologic evaluation. Additional characteristics for the Lead Role: Acts as a lead for an assigned area of department, including assisting with the day-to-day operations of the department, responsible for quality control and regulatory readiness of department.

Essential Job Functions

* Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic's mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
* Reviews clerical information including the labeling of the specimen and requisition, reconciling any discrepancies detected in labeling. Documents and evaluates clerical discrepancies on the appropriate quality assurance forms.
* Aids in the performance of intra operative consultations when requested by pathologist.
* Embeds, cuts, stains and coverslips slides efficiently.
* Performs de-calcifications and other procedures as appropriate to enhance tissue sectioning.
* Prepares laboratory solutions and reagents according to established procedures and exact formula in order to maintain adequate quantities for daily work assignments.
* Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Records and reviews quality control data.
* Catalogs and files reports and materials as needed.
* Distributes processed slides to Pathologists for review.
* Assists lead in supply inventory for section.
* Participates in writing procedures.
* Assist lead with special projects.
* Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

* Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited histotechnologist program OR a Bachelor's degree AND one year full time experience

Certifications and Licenses

* ASCP HTL certification required prior to start date

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at

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