What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histotechnician Certified position at SSM Health?
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Job Highlights:
Start your day early and make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care. Join a collaborative laboratory team. This certified Histotechnician role offers consistent morning hours, a fast‑paced environment, and the opportunity to contribute your specialized skills in a setting that values precision, quality, and teamwork.
Job Summary:
Performs general histological duties, under direct supervision, according to established procedures as well as preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
- Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
- Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
- Performs embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
- Performs basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
- Maintains equipment in histology as required. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on test systems and instruments. Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
- Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
- Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
- May complete High Complexity Testing as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
- Analyzes and records data. Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
- Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
- Histotechnician (HT) (International Included)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:
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Benefits:
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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