What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Tech position at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus?
Overview
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Histotechnician in Topeka, KS.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, a part of a rich legacy of compassionate care since 1909, now offers 378 licensed beds, a history of innovation, and strong community support.
Explore Career Pathways for Laboratory Professionals:
Responsibilities
- The Histotechnician functions as a professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for pre-analytical specimen preparation and processing, embedding, microtomy and maintaining the equipment under the direction of Histology/Pathology department leadership, Pathologist or designee.
- The position may also perform specimen grossing of surgically removed tissue under the supervision of the Pathologist.
- All duties performed will be within the guidelines set forth by regulatory and hospital guidelines to maintain, manage and assure specimen integrity.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in histotechnology, laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR biology, chemistry with education/training equivalent.
- ASCP or equivalent certification as a histotechnologist.
- Experience within a clinical or anatomic pathology department.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- 6 months’ experience as Histotechnologist.