Registered Histology Technician - Good Samaritan Hospital - Full Time (80 Hrs), Night Shift

Job Overview:

Responsible for embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping surgical and autopsy specimens. Must be capable of performing special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry procedures and frozen section microtome and demonstrate competencies annually. Responsible for proper and timely preparation of all stains, reagents and fixatives necessary for proper and adequate preparation of histology specimens and slides. Also responsible for the quality performance of all duties performed in the Histology Laboratory, maintaining accurate records, student education, orientation of new employees, quality control and assurance, care of equipment and other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Associate's Degree

Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree

American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), or registry eligible

Capable of performing special stains procedures, immunohistochemistry procedures and frozen section microtomy

Experience in histology bench (in all areas)

Experience mastery of annual competencies

Job Responsibilities:

Ability to Prioritize/Organize/Handle Quantity of Work

Accuracy/Quality/Completeness of Work

Complex Assignments Received/Delegated/Completed

Judgement Skills/Problem Solving Skills

Overall Procedure Knowledge/Quality Assurance Knowledge - including documentation as needed

Other Job-Related Information:

Working Conditions:

Climbing

• Rarely

Hearing: Conversation

• Frequently

Hearing: Other Sounds

• Frequently

Kneeling

• Rarely

Lifting 50+ Lbs.

• Rarely

Lifting <50 Lbs.

• Occasionally
  Pulling

• Occasionally

Pushing

• Occasionally

Reaching

• Occasionally

Sitting

• Occasionally

Standing

• Frequently

Stooping

• Occasionally

Talking

• Frequently

Use of Hands

• Frequently

Color Vision

• Frequently

Visual Acuity: Far

• Frequently

Visual Acuity: Near

• Consistently

Walking

• Frequently

TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors

At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:

Serve: ALWAYS…

• Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"

• Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist

• Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas

Excel: ALWAYS…

• Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met

• Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)

• Work on improving quality, safety, and service

Respect: ALWAYS…

• Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.

• Respect everyone's opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.

• Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.

Value: ALWAYS…

• Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.

• Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.

• Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.

Engage: ALWAYS…

• Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.

• Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community