What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Tech position at Good Samaritan Medical Center?
Overview
Good Samaritan Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Good Samaritan Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status
Job Summary
Job Shift: Days
Job Type: Part Time
Receives and accurately processes surgical, diagnostic tissue, or body fluid specimens from various hospital departments and physician offices. Accurately prepares histological slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist, Identifies, prepares, cuts, stains and preserves specimens in such a manner as assist the pathologist to render a reliable diagnosis. Maintains Pathology laboratory equipment and supplies.
Qualifications
Minimum Education / Licensure / Certifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Histologic Technician/Technologist certification
- Successfully completed an accredited clinical lab training program in Histo technology
- One year experience
- Current Histologic Technician/Technologist registration and Florida license
Desired: Specialized or job related course work after high school, up to 12 months
Minimum Experience
1 year experience
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic computer skills
- Use of Pathology specific equipment and reagents
- Transcribe a minimum of 55 W.P.M.
Organization Description
Good Samaritan Medical Center (GSMC) is a 333-bed acute care hospital, part of the Palm Beach Health Network, that provides sophisticated, personalized and emergency medical care to Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast with over 100 years of experience. GSMC utilizes some of the latest robotic technologies for robust general surgery procedures including the MAKO and Da Vinci robots. Our cancer center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer, anchored by our state-of-the-art Breast Center. Join our team!
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