Histology Technician, Uncertified -$5k sign-on bonus -Monday- Friday: 8:00pm - 4:30am (3rd shift)

The Histology Technician, Uncertified, processes tissue specimens, prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination, maintains equipment, and ensures Agency-compliant documentation and inventory management.

Full Time: 40 hours a week 

Schedule: Monday- Friday: 8:00pm - 4:30am

Location:

Sign on bonus: $5,000

Here are just a few things we offer:

• Access to health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account $500 matching contribution
• Eligible for PTO and Holiday pay
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability (full-time only)
• Access to voluntary short term disability insurance (full-time only)
• Access to additional life insurance
• Eligible for Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity and Cancer Guardian
• 401K with employer contribution
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• And much more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accession tissue specimens.
• Receive and prepare tissue specimens.
• May perform grossing and inking (dependent on meeting CLIA requirements).
• Prepare media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Process tissue, embedding, microtomy/cutting, staining, use cryostat, freezing.
• Label and prepare slides.
• Examine slides under the microscope to detect deviations from the norm and report abnormalities.
• With oversight, identify problems that may affect diagnosis and results.
• Preserve and store samples.
• Clean and maintain instruments, equipment, and work areas.
• Log, file, track, and store specimens and slides.
• Maintain lab supplies inventory.
• Maintain documentation in all Agency-required and clinic or lab-preferred QA/QC logs.
• Adhere to compliance and completion of compliance training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate’s degree required.
• Completion of NAACLS histology training program required.
• CLIA requirements to perform specified job duties, preferred:
  • A minimum of 60 semester hours with: 24 hours in medical lab technology OR 24 hours with (6-chemistry, 6-biology, and 12 hours in chemistry, biology, medical technology in any combination AND three months documented lab training in high complexity testing by specialty.
• Previous experience as a histology technician preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be knowledgeable in standard concepts, practices, and procedures, with a strong understanding of anatomy and tissue pathology.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must have effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of integrity, ethical judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required. Must be able to learn new software quickly.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with staff, leadership, and the public.
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment.
• Ability to efficiently operate all job related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier).
• Ability to communicate via telephone.
• Ability to sit and/or stand for large portions of a workday.

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