What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician - Per Diem position at nshs?
Hourly Pay Range: $28.47 - $42.71 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights: Position: Histology Technician - Per Diem Location: Swedish Hospital Full Time/Part Time: Resource, Per Diem Hours: Monday-Friday, 1st shift, hours vary to 2nd shift, based on dept needs. Must be flexible. What you will do: Conducting tissue specimen processing to incudes: receiving, and preparing tissue specimens for histological examination, as well as embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting on slides. Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of histological slides by adhering to strict quality control measures and protocols. Operating and maintain laboratory equipment, including microscopes and tissue processors. Examine slides to identify tissue abnormalities and cellular structures. Preforming various staining techniques, such as hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemistry, and special stains, to enhance tissue visibility and aid in diagnosis. Documentation: Maintain detailed records of specimen processing, staining procedures, and quality control data. Document any discrepancies and take corrective actions as needed. Monitoring and restocking of laboratory supplies and reagents to ensure continuous workflow. Following safety protocols, including handling hazardous chemicals and biological materials, and maintain a clean and safe working environment. What you will need: Education: Bachelors Degree Required Experience: 1 Year Experience in a Histology Laboratory Certification: Certified Histotechnician (HT) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or Certification: Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) – American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) Required Unique or Preferred Skills: Working knowledge with Benchmark Ultra and Special Stainer, and Sakura Tissue Processing and Staining Systems Benefits: Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions) Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”
Salary : $28 - $43