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Histotechnician II

BJC HealthCare
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Saint Louis, MO 63131, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Sign On Bonus

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  • BJC HealthCare System is seeking a Full-Time Histotechnician II for the Surgical Pathology Department at Missouri Baptist Medical Center, offering a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.
  • The position requires at least 3 years of histology experience, with certification from HT-ASCP or equivalent preferred.
  • Work hours are flexible with day shifts from Monday to Friday, starting at 5:00 AM, and there are no holiday shifts required.
  • Candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED, and while 1 year of experience is preferred, non-certified applicants with significant histology experience will also be considered.
  • BJC HealthCare provides comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Additional Information About the Role

BJC HealthCare System is hiring a Full-Time Histotechnician II at Missouri Baptist Medical Center (MBMC) - Surgical Pathology Dept

 

   Sign-On Bonus (for eligible applicants)

 

 Position Details:

  • Day Shift Hours: (Mon-Fri) with a Set Start Time of always 5:00am
  • Flexible schedule! 4 or 5 days per week at 10 or 8-hour shifts starting at 5:00am
  • Possible Weekend Rotation
  • No Holidays!!!

Experience:

  • Non-Reg with at least 3 years of Histo (embedding/microtomy) experience will be considered
  • HT - ASCP or ASCP – HTL
  • Embedding, microtomy and IHC experience (preferred)
  • Histology Technician, Histologist, HISTOTECHNICIAN, Histotechnician, Histo Technician, Histology Technician, histotechnician, Histotehnologist, Histotech, Histotechnologist, certified by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), histotechnology

Requirements:

  • HT (ASCP) or equivalent Certification
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 1 year of experience preferred

 Why Join Us?

  • Work with a highly skilled, compassionate, supportive, and caring team
  • Growth Opportunities to learn new skills and advance (cross-train)

 Next Steps:

  • If selected to move forward with Interview Process, a Talent Advisor will contact you via email for a screen

Overview

 

Missouri Baptist Medical Center, an acute care hospital in St. Louis County, offers a full continuum of medical and surgical services, including heart care, cancer, women and infants, breast health, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, therapy, wound and pain management services. The hospital has a 24-hour adult emergency department and cares for pediatric patients at a separate emergency department in collaboration with St. Louis Children’s Hospital. 

 

Missouri Baptist is the first and only hospital in St. Louis County to be named a Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The prestigious designation is the highest credential a health care organization can receive for nursing excellence and quality patient care. This recognition has been accomplished by less than nine percent of hospitals nationwide. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital #2 in the St. Louis metro area.

 

The Clinical Laboratory at Missouri Baptist Medical Center is committed to improving the health and wellness of patients through our expertise in laboratory medicine and strong customer service. The laboratory performs over 1 million tests annually with a focus on providing accurate and timely results and services to patients and the community we serve. The laboratory is fully accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB).


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination.

 

Responsibilities

  • Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas.
  • Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation. Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Performs special stains and immunohisotchemistry, (manual or automated), after reagent preparation.
  • Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities.
  • Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.
  • Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience

  • <2 years
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • HT-ASCP or equiv
  • Preferred Requirements

    Education

  • Associate's Degree
  • - Physical/Life Science/related
    Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer




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