What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnician position at Pride Health?
Pride Health is hiring a Histotechnician to support our client’s medical facility in Grand Rapids MI 49503. This is 3-month assignment with the possibility of a contract-to-hire opportunity, and it's a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!
Job Title: Histotechnician
Location: Grand Rapids MI 49503
Duration: 3 Months Possible Extension / Likely to convert to FT based on performance
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9 pm-5:30 am (40hr/week) or
Monday-Friday 2:00 pm-10:30 pm
Pay Package:- $55/hr to $60/Hr
To be eligible for the traveler pay for this role candidates must be above 50 miles from the work location.
Job Description: 1. Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s)
2. Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
3. Ensure proper tissue processing.
4. Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
5. Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
6. Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated. 7. Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
8. Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment. 9. Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
10. Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
11. Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
12. Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
13. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
14. Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.
- Minimum Qualifications
1. A.A., A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years,
OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
2. HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR five years of full time experience in the last 10 years
Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
Salary : $55 - $60