Histotechnician (Days 6a-12p) $4,000 SIGN ON BONUS
About the role
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Responsibilities
Technical Duties1.1 Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist
Other duties2.1 Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.
Quality3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
Problem solving4.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems
Regulation Compliance5.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
People6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships
Customer Service7.1 Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families
Qualifications
EDUCATION Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years. This requirement is waived for individuals who have a current HT(ASCP) certification
OR At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory.
Experience
Three years of Histology experience preferred
Licenses
ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.
YNHHS Requisition ID
158191