Histotechnologist for Research Hospital

HistotechnicianApplylocations: Ruby Memorial Hospital (WVUH)time type: To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Perform and analyze clinical laboratory procedures and tests within scope of licensure associated with the preparation of specimens for the anatomic study of their microscopic structure in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.**Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field.PA:** No State License Required**WV:** High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License **OR** Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:****CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:**1. Current Histotechnician (HT) Certification through (ASCP)**EXPERIENCE:**1. One (1) year of laboratory experience in histopathology**CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** Perform assigned basic laboratory procedures (e.g., specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering).Operate basic laboratory equipment/instruments (e.g., Perform quality assurance, quality control, routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.blocks cut, special stains, slides, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen section slides, immunofluorescent slides, re-cut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Complete all quality control documentation and records legibly and accurately (e.g., Maintain effective communication with laboratory sections, other hospital departments and public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems.Participate as required, in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students and technicians.**Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Visual acuity must not be impaired. Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope. **Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse2. Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.**Additional Job Description:****Scheduled Weekly Hours:**40**Shift:**Day (United States of America)**Exempt/Non-Exempt:**United States of America (Non-Exempt)**Company:**WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals**Cost Center:**115 WVUH Clinical Labs Anatomic Pathology**Address:**1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia**Equal Opportunity Employer**West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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