Histotechnician

Experience Required

8 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Associates Degree

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Summary

Job Description:

Histotechnician

Full-Time I First Shift (6a-2:30a)

Laboratory I Lexington, KY

$15,000 Sign on Bonus Available for Qualified Individuals

Baptist Health Clinical Lab and Pathology Department, where science meets compassion and precision meets care. We are dedicated to ensuring that every test, every result, and every patient matters. We demonstrate this by providing state-of-the-art technology; an expert team of pathologists and technicians; comprehensive services; fast and reliable results; a patient-centered approach; and commitment to continuous improvement.

Description

The Histotechnologist independently performs, interprets, validates and correlates tests as ordered by physicians by following the approved departmental procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

The Histotechnologist determines that the test results meet requirements of the quality control program and if not met, repeat test and ensure the results are approved for reporting.

The Histotechnologist expected to utilize complex problem-solving skills in resolving clinical and instrument problems.

Seeks out additional tasks when workload is slow.

Assists others with different aspects of the job.

Assists with answering the phone promptly and courteously.

Assists with supplies - ordering, stocking, and notifies appropriate personnel of departmental supply needs to ensure uninterrupted testing.

Assists with additional departmental tasks as needed or assigned.

Assists with training of students and new employees.

Perform duties above and beyond routine tasks.

Plans, organizes, coordinates and follows up on assignments in an effective and timely manner.

Requirements:

Associate degree.

In lieu of degree 8 years of full-time experience in a histopathology laboratory.

One year experience in histopathology laboratory.

Certified Histotechnician.

Must obtain Histotechnician within 1 year.

Benefits:

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

PTO Sell Back Program

Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

"EEO Statement: Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and seeks to employ individuals without regard to r ace, color, national origin, gender, s exual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, religious or political beliefs, protected veteran status, employment status or any other protected class identified in any federal, state, or local law. Baptist Health specifically encourages minority, female, disabled, veteran and other candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and strengthen our team. Please note that Baptist Health is a drug-free workplace and employment with Baptist Health is subject to post offer, pre-employment drug testing.

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Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R26100983