Histotechnician - Gross Room

Summary of Job Duties

The UAMS Department of Pathology is seeking a career driven HT-eligible to join our team! Someone who is motivated and can bring value to our pathology grossing department. As a leading member of the team, you will work closely with Pathology residents and Pathologists to aid in tissue processing in the lab. We process specimens ranging from biopsies to large complex organs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma with HT (ASCP) certification, OR 60 semester hours with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology AND chemistry, OR an associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry within or in addition to associate degree. One year to obtain ASCP HT certification after completion of 12 consecutive months of full-time on the job training in a histopathology laboratory.
• Preferred Qualifications: 1 year (12 consecutive months) of full-time clinical experience in histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR 1 year (12 consecutive months) of full time veterinary, industry or research experience in histopathology laboratory. Certified as HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)

Physical Requirements

• Stand: Frequently
• Sit: Frequently
• Walk: Occasionally
• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently
• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs
• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs
• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently
• Talk: Continuously
• Hear: Continuously
• Taste or smell: Occasionally
• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

Physical Environment

• Inside Medical Facility Environment
• Noise Level : Moderate
• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility

Hazards

• Biological
• Dust
• Electrical
• Fumes/Gases/Odors
• Radiation
• Sharp objects/tools

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Licence or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Proof of Veteran Status
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
• Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
• Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

Recruitment Contact Information

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

• Annual TB Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Sex Offender Registry
• Sobriety Testing

Benefits Eligible

Yes