Histology Technician

Qualifications

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section
• No experience required; one year experience as a Histology Technician highly preferred
• Required: HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician (ASCP) - American Society for Clinical Pathology_PSV within 1 year

Knowledge and Abilities

Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.

Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.

Absolutely required to possess basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents.

Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers.

Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

Essential Functions

• People Essential Functions: Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Service Essential Functions: Performs all routine and complex laboratory procedures in the assigned work area. Recognizes and ensures critical values (and/or reportable results) with appropriate Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) documentation. Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
• Quality/Safety Essential Functions: Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and thoroughly documents any corrective action taken. Processes specimens and demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and laboratory rejection policies. Actively participates in and achieves an acceptable level of performance on proficiency and competency testing samples. Recognizes problems, notifies management of issue, and follows up as directed by management. Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.
• Finance Essential Functions: Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system. Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
• Growth/Innovation Essential Functions: Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
• Supplemental Requirements: Work Attire - Uniform: No, Scrubs: Yes, Business professional: No, Other (department approved): No, On Call*: No, May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area: No, May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area: No

Company Profile

Houston Methodist Hospital is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 hospital in Texas and one of America’s “Best Hospitals.” As a full-service, acute-care hospital located in the Texas Medical Center and the flagship hospital of Houston Methodist, it has evolved into one of the nation’s largest nonprofit teaching hospitals and a leader in innovative medical research with a comprehensive residency program. Two of Houston Methodist’s primary academic affiliates are among the nation’s leading health care organizations: Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Houston Methodist also has affiliations with Texas A&M University and the University of Houston. Houston Methodist Hospital offers unparalleled care for thousands of patients from around the world.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.