Histotechnologist

Hourly Wage Estimate: $26.65 - $41.10 / hour Job Summary And Qualifications Position Summary Performs a variety of Technical Procedures in Histology. Able to perform department clerical duties with accuracy and efficiency. Responsible for the production of routine and special Histology Tests, Stains and slides. Responsible for producing high quality microscopic slides. Responsible for following all quality and regulatory standards in performing tasks. Responsible for maintaining effective communication between coworkers and management. Actively participates in staff meeting as scheduled. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Exercises good judgment in conflict resolution. Responsible for maintaining the necessary levels of confidentiality. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration: ASCP preferred. Eligible for registry; continued employment will be based on licensure. Education: AS or BS degree in related sciences preferred. Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ experience that demonstrates the knowledge and expertise necessary. Working knowledge of all Histology procedures-Embedding, Microtomy, Tissue Processing, Fixation, Decalcification, Routine and Special Staining, and Immunohistochemistry. Familiar with all equipment in the Histology Laboratory. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of laboratory equipment and instruments or refers to appropriate sources for repairs. Good communication skills. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Able to embed 75 blocks an hour. Able to cut 50 slides an hour. Able to perform H&E stain with consistent results. Able to perform all special stains and IHC procedures without unnecessary repeats. Able to cut and stain frozen section in 5 minutes. Able to perform all cytology slide preparation work. Able to order pathology specimens accurately and efficiently. Able to provide quick, accurate customer service. Able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and accurately. Able to adjust to changing workload. Benefits HCA HealthONE Swedish, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA HealthONE