Histotechnician/Histotechnologist - Evening Shift

72006389 Central Lab Pathology
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Union Contract:
SEIU-9-Central Lab-SLC
Weekend Rotation:
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8-hour day/evening shift (8a-4:30p Mon thru Fri)
~ Position will work in IHC and the main histology department

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical/surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Oversees one or more technical work area, which includes oversight of key operators, regulatory compliance, new method project plans, technical communications, and cost-effective inventory control. Serves as a lead for training students and new employees, participates in system competency development, and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system Technical Specialist and serves as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
Testing Personnel
Moderate complexity testing
Testing Personnel
High Complexity testing.
Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them using excellent customer service skills.
May assist with biopsy collection.

Performs processing of specimens with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.

Stocks, rotates and requests supplies.
May be involved in procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies, as directed by Technical Specialist.
Serves as the trainer for new employees.
Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, project/committees as assigned.
Performs various clerical duties.
Participates in the training of employees and students.
Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
Testing personnel responsibilities. Testing personnel responsibilities.

~ Bachelor's degree in histotechnology or related science from a accredited institution plus completion of clinical internship
Testing personnel qualifications
Testing personnel qualifications
Histotechnologist, HTL certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Pay Range: $38.67 to $52.47 per hour
The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.
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Medical/Dental
Retirement Savings Plans
Life Insurance
Short-term/Long-term Disability
Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.