Histotechnician

Full time, Day Shift

As a Histotechnician at MercyOne you will perform a variety of histology laboratory procedures used to produce tissue slides, which aids the pathologist in diagnosis and recommended treatment.

Responsibilities

• Performs all steps in the preparation of tissue for diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Examine tissue structures and characteristics as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults.
• Performs preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting of instrumentation and equipment.
• Performs all steps in the recycling of reagents.
• Files blocks and slides.
• Assists with selection of new instruments or method evaluation, implementation, and training.
• Assists and supports quality management systems and performance improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes LEAN principles/productivity standards.
• Trains new employees.
• Maintains supply inventory.
• Operates laboratory information systems, personal computers, and instrument-related computer software.
• Rotates call.

Schedule

Monday–Friday 6am–2:30pm, no holidays or weekends

General Requirements

• Completion of an approved histotechnician program OR at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry AND one year full-time acceptable experience in histopathology under the supervision of a pathologist.
• Certification as a Histotechnician HT (ASCP) is preferred.

Benefits

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system.