What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Histotechnologist OR Certified Histotechnician position at Asante Health System?
Certified Histotechnologist OR Certified Histotechnician
Additional Position Details: FTE: 1.000000 | Full Time | 1st Shift - Days
Please Note: Willing to accept a Certified Histotechnician or a Certified Histotechnologist. Salary is based on years of relevant experience. Plus, you may earn extra shift differentials for swing, night, and weekend hours.
External candidates may be eligible for Relocation Assistance!
Position Summary for a Certified Histotechnician
Our Histology department processes a wide variety of specimens. In addition to routine histology we perform IHC and special stains. We recently brought on two Leica Bond automated IHC platforms. Other exciting changes on the horizon will be a new Pathology lab which will be a 67% increase in our current size, projecting to be in this new space by the start of 2023.
The Histotechnician should possess sound organizational skills that support accuracy & attention to detail under stressful, high-paced work conditions. Also, they should encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions with co-workers & other departments and display collaborative effort to maximize efficiency in daily workflow. As a Histotechnician you will have the opportunity to perform all procedures required to prepare tissue specimens for histological diagnosis by the Pathologist.
Qualifications
Experience
- Hospital histology experience, preferred
- Immunohistochemistry experience, preferred
Education
- Associate degree in a laboratory science (chemical or biological science) or equivalent in education and/or experience required
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histological Technician program - OR - Exam Eligible (having education/experience demonstrating qualifications to take and successfully complete the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Histotechnician exam) is required
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution, preferred
Licensure/Certifications
- HT: Histotechnician registered by Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is required within 6 months of hire
Position Summary for a Certified Histotechnologist
A histotechnologist performs all procedures required to prepare tissue specimens for histological diagnosis by pathologist.
Position Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution is required
Certification/Licensure
- Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited Histological Technician program - OR - Exam Eligible (having education/experience demonstrating qualifications to take and successfully complete the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) Histotechnician exam) is required
- HTL: Histotechnologist certification within 6 months of hire is required
Total Rewards Package
- Earn a competitive and progressive salary
- Benefit from health plans that are focused on health and wellness including medical, dental, vision and wellness beginning within 30 days of hire
- On-call employees may receive an additional 15% for flexibility
- Plan for your future with a retirement package that includes up to 6% employer contribution
- Experience a healthy work-life balance with our generous earned time off (ETO)
- Continue to enhance your education through our tuition reimbursement and tuition repayment plans
At Asante, we are guided by our values below. Explore Asante more by visiting www.asante.org/careers
Excellence - Respect - Honesty - Service - Teamwork
Asante is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to employ and advance in employment women, minorities, qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
