Histology Technician

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Primary Location

Department

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Starting Pay Rate Range

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Actively participates in reviewing and updating laboratory policies and procedures to comply with state and federal regulations. Assists in training staff when needed.
• Adheres to the highest laboratory standards in order to prepare tissue samples for the provider, in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Must exhibit good technical judgment and decision-making skills when dealing with unexpected situations. Confers with appropriate staff when necessary. Responds correctly to pressure situations. Documents and communicates results to the appropriate Healthcare professional.
• Plays an active role in daily and preventative maintenance of all equipment. Recognizes instrument problems and troubleshoots accordingly. Assures that all supplies are adequate and is responsible for ordering supplies.
• Responsible for cutting, staining and preparing sample tissues under microscope for physician review and may also assist in the examination of tissues in order to determine disease or abnormality.
• Clerical and documentation duties are performed accurately and efficiently.
• Inventories, replenishes and submits orders for supplies as appropriate.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:
Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent in General Studies

Preferred:

Education - Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program or Associate degree

Certification - HT or HTL certificate from the American Society of Clinical Pathology
Experience - 1+ years of Related Experience

Job Category

Job Family

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.