Bartlett Regional Hospital Juneau , AK 99801
Posted 1 week ago
This recruitment is open until filled.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Histologist II to join our Histology/ Laboratory team!
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Job Summary:
Under general supervision, the Histology Technologist lI, processes histologic and cytological specimens to assure timely and high quality preparation of blocks and slides.
Under direct/indirect or general supervision, primary duties include: accession and grossing assistant; processing, embedding, microtomy, staining for H&E and special stains, cover slipping and labeling of tissue specimens arriving in the department through surgery or outside offices; retrieving specimens for re-gross; retrieving slides for pathologists and administrative support staff for send-outs; maintaining and filing finished slides; daily cleaning of processor, H&E stainer, cover slipping hood, grossing station, and overall lab; providing assistance to other departments on requisitions; filling supply requests from in house and outside offices; keeping lead HT informed of current supply levels and needs to maintain proper stock quotas; assisting in frozen suite by cutting specimens and staining slides for immediate diagnosis; assisting in radiology with FNA's and as needed with bone marrows.
What You Will Do:
Pick up specimens from OR and outside sources from previous day
H&E stainer morning setup and takedown
Slide filing and repairing
Supplies/Equipment Check
Specimen Grossing
Embedding and Microtomy
Staining for Haemotoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and all special stains
Specimen Review & Quality Assurance
Minimum Qualifications for the Job:
Education: Associate's degree in Science or related field & Completion of a Certified Histology Program.
Experience: Two years of experience as a Certified Histology Technologist.
Certification(s): Certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required at time of application.
Or
Education: Bachelor's degree in Science or related field & Completion of a Certified Histology Program.
Certification(s): Certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required at time of application.
Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
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