Certified Histology Technician

Overview Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to providing Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. This includes information about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $29.30 - $34.47/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an hourly position. Sign on Bonus Eligible

1. year - $4,500
2. year - $9,000
3. year - $18,000

Position summary Responsible for preparing and staining tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by a Pathologist. Performs high complexity and/or non-routine histology procedures requiring independent technical assessment of assay performance. Oversees the technical operation of specialized histological assays including training, education and ongoing quality improvement of high complexity procedures. Leads and directs the optimization and validation of new laboratory equipment in accordance with applicable regulatory accrediting agencies. Assists with the technical oversight and direction of routine histology procedures to ensure high quality diagnostic throughput. Participates in the onsite NACCLS accredited School of Histology by lecturing, providing educational resources or directing student clinical training. Requires attention to detail, technical expertise of the chemical rationale of the assays performed and the analytic skills to remedy technical difficulties encountered with high complexity histology assays. Qualifications Required qualifications Education: HS/GED with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry or grandfathered HT certification prior to 2005 Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited HT or HTL program or grandfathered HT certification prior to 2005 Experience: 1 year of laboratory experience Licensure/Certifications: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histology program Certification as a Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP), OR eligibility to test for certification within 1 year of hire Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented Preferred qualifications Education: Bachelor degree Experience: 1 year full-time experience as a certified HT or HTL in a Histology Laboratory Other skills/knowledge: Technical expertise necessary to interpret tests, recognize abnormal test results, validate and optimize new testing platforms, synthesize complex technical procedures and troubleshoot technical or equipment issues Analytical skills to interpret and determine appropriate specimen preparation method, and to evaluate suitability of slides and stains produced Ability to work on several projects at once with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills Interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients and other healthcare professionals; maintain high professionalism and skill in stressful situations OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center