Histology Technologist I

Histology Technician

Performs, interprets, and correlates laboratory procedures that require the broad exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with minimal technical supervision. Maintains equipment and records. Performs quality assessment activities related to test performance. Performs all aspects of the Histology Technician's role. Evaluates and solves problems related to collection and processing of biological specimens for analysis. Performs full range of chemical, microbiologic, immunologic, hematologic and immuno-hematologic laboratory procedures. Differentiates and resolves technical, instrument, and physiologic causes of problems or unexpected test results. Participates in the evaluation of new techniques and procedures in the laboratory. Incorporates principles of educational methodology in the instruction of laboratory colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients.

Position Specifics:

• Department: Lab
• Schedule: Full time 11:30a-8p M-F
• Facility: St. John's Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree required.
• Bachelor's degree with 30 hours biology and chemistry and completion of National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited histology technician program OR bachelor's degree with 30 hours biology and chemistry and 1 year full time experience in histopathology.

Experience Qualifications

• N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histology certificate or equivalent from a recognized accrediting agency. Certification must be received within 180 days of hire.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: the patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

Pay Range: $26.80 - $40.20

A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.