Histology Technologist II

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.

Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.