Histology Technician

Job description

Join CommunityCommunity 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. Make a DifferenceUnder the direction of the physician, the Histology Tech prepares surgical slides for review by the physician, to the standard of ethical and professional performance consistent with established medical laboratory practices. Additional duties are to verify the specimen validity, identification, and requisition effectively, utilizing knowledge, skills and resources. Follow histologic principles regarding specimen acceptability and integrity. Prepare microscopic slides on human tissue for diagnostic purposes: includes grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping of both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning. Perform histochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis. Receive and accessions specimens to include all manual and computerized data entry Exceptional Skills and QualificationsApplicants 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 (3) years Histology bench experienceSpecific training in histology proceduresPrevious Mohs experience preferredEligible for HT(ASCP) certification, and 60 college credits to perform grossing according to CLIA regulationsAble to differentiate tissues for appropriate embeddingExperienced in cutting and staining (to include special staining procedures)Experience with dermatology specimensKnowledge of CLIA/CAP standards. Knowledge of OSHA, Safety and Compliance RegulationsDemonstrated oral and written communication skills with ability to maintain recordsAbility to approach problems/decisions analyticallyExperience with trouble shooting histology equipment problemsDemonstrated ability in handling confidential information as it relates to physicians, employees, patients, and external customer groups