Histology Technician

Histology TechnicianCommunity Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, "community" is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn't do it without you.The Histology Technician grosses and prepares tissues and biopsy specimens for Histological processing. Prepares surgical slides for review by the Pathologist. The standard of ethical and professional performance must be consistent with established medical laboratory practices.Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving.Three years histology and/or Mohs experience required.An associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree. (Required)Eligible for HT(ASCP) certification, and 60 college credits to perform grossing according to CLIA regulationsAbility to be detail orientedAbility to display and maintain high standardsAbility to show responsibility to the job and consideration of coworkers by exhibiting good attendance and punctualityAbility to use customer service skills to provide an exceptional experienceAbility to work in cooperation with others Ability to work with others in the delivery of laboratory medicineAble to differentiate dermatology tissues for appropriate embedding, cryotomy and microtomyDemonstrates good problem solving skills Page 2 of 3 Experience in histology procedures including grossing, tissue processing, cryotomy, microtomy, and slide staining (to include all special and immunohistochemical stain procedures)HIPAA compliant.Knowledge of CLIA/CAP standardsKnowledge of EMR Professionalism and good communication skills with coworkers, providers, and patientsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingDemonstrated ability in handling confidential information as it relates to physicians, employees, patients, and external customer groupsAt Community Health Network, we build teams that deliver exceptional care through empathy, communication and collaboration. We consider ALL an integral part of the exceptional patient experience. We PRIIDE ourselves on not having employees but Caregivers. Join our Community as we make a difference in your community.