Histology Technician - DOE - Relocation Bonus up to $18K

Responsibilities

• Performs patient specimen preparation.
• Ensures sample suitability.
• Accepts and processes samples for on-site testing or to contracted reference laboratories.
• Prepares tissue samples for physician analysis.
• Evaluates, judges, and interprets test results.
• Identifies and resolves inconsistencies in patient results.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and instruments.
• Ensures quality control and functionality of instruments.
• Provides customer service for questions directed to laboratory.
• Answers questions from patient providers regarding test processes, patient results, or sample collection techniques.
• Trains new employees and laboratory students.
• Participates in continuing education programs.
• Maintains, orders, and stocks laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s) and politics.
• Knowledge of clinical processes and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, hospital, and regulatory committee rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of customer service concepts and practices.
• Ability to operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a personal computer and various software applications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Qualifications

• Non-supervisory – One (1) year of clinical laboratory experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• ASCP Certification or equivalent, as a Histology Technician.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.
• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances.
• Discounted Pet Insurance.
• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).
• 401(a) ANTHC Retirement Plan: After one year of employment, ANTHC will begin making matching contributions of up to 5% of your eligible pay, based on your own contributions. In addition, you may be eligible for an annual discretionary contribution of up to 3% from the employer.
• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.
• Eleven Paid Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment.
• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.
• Anncoupling Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.
• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.
• Licenses and certifications reimbursed and occupational insurance for medical staff.
• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.
• Emergency Travel Assistance.
• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility.
• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.