Histology Technician I

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

Key Accountabilities

Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Cuts quality tissue sections to proper thickness as determined by tissue type, and places sample on glass slides. Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides. Performs and documents quality control. Evaluates quality control results and takes corrective action under the guidance of team leader or supervisor. Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment. Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.

Qualifications

A current Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, and one year of full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory within the last five years and Histotechnician (HT) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) obtained within one year of employment.

Physical Demands

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of twenty-five (25) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

Work Environment

Works in a medical setting with high risk of exposure to blood and body fluids, chemicals, and biohazardous materials Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Shift Details

Schedule: Shift: Day Shift with PM rotation Start Times: Vary between 5:00 AM – 7:30 AM, depending on scheduled assignment PM Shift Rotation: Approximately once every 8 weeks Weekends: On-call rotation required Holidays: On-call rotation required 32 hours a week Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Overtime Exempt: No

Location

Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin

Equal Opportunity

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.