Histotechnologist

Full-Time Histotechnologist – Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) Surgical Pathology Dept. BJC HealthCare System is hiring a full-time Histotechnologist at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) – Surgical Pathology Dept. Position Details Day Shift Hours: (Mon-Fri) with a Set Start Time of 5:00 AM Flexible schedule! 4 or 5 days per week at 10 or 8-hour shifts starting at 5:00am Possible Weekend Rotation Requirements HTL (ASCP) or equivalent Certification High School Diploma or GED 1 year of experience preferred Preferred Qualifications Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train) Role Purpose Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination. Responsibilities Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation and procedure validation. Performs, prepares, and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. May assist supervisor in maintaining quality plan, procedure manual, variance management, interdepartmental functionality, and writing policies/procedures. Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas. Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities. Trained to perform tissue gross examination as needed. (Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493) Minimum Requirements Education: High School Diploma or GED Experience: Supervisor Experience: No Experience Licenses & Certifications: HTL-ASCP or equiv Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Physical/Life Science/related Benefits Sign-On Bonus (for eligible applicants) Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Legal Statement Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr