Category: Laboratory/PhlebotomyLocation/Org Data : Name: Portneuf Medical CenterHours/Days of Work: Monday through Friday with alternating start times of 6a or 7:30aNursing Specialty Area: Not Applicable

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Pathology Unit Histotechnologist or Histotechnician in Pocatello, ID.

Fulfilling your purpose begins here:

People First, Always. Here�s how we take care of our people:

• Medical, vision, dental health insurance, health savings account / flexible spending, competitive pay, paid time off, 401k retirement plan with company match, employee assistance program and more.

Your team is bigger than your department:

• Portneuf Medical Center is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region�s Level II Trauma and tertiary care center and home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group and Portneuf Air Rescue.
• We believe healthcare is a team sport and every player has something to contribute. We show compassion, celebrate differences and treat one another with respect.

Responsibilities

• Function as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing; embedding, microtomy and maintaining the equipment under the direction of Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist or designee.
• Perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
• Other duties may arise and be carried out as assigned to meet quality standards expected for patient care.
• All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage and assure specimen integrity.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Associates or Bachelors degree in histotechnology, laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution, OR degree in biology or chemistry with education/training equivalent.
• Certification is not required for this position.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Experience within a clinical or anatomic pathology department
• Six months experience as Histotechnician