What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Tech Non Certified - Rex Anatomic Pathology position at UNC Health?
Description
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Summary:
Prepares and processes tissue and fluid specimens for analysis by a pathologist and prepares slides for pathologist review by embedding, cutting and staining tissue samples.
Schedule:
Tues 12am - Saturday 8:30am
Responsibilities:
1. Reviews physician orders for accuracy and enters tissue and procedures into the laboratory information system. Obtains corrective action when needed. Documents specimen identification issues according to QA policy.
2. Accurately prepares and labels cassettes prior to pathologist grossing.
3. Performs tissue fixation according to procedure. Troubleshoots any alarms of warning messages on the processing equipment. Performs maintenance on the tissue processor according to quality assurance procedure and schedule.
4. Embeds processed tissue and cuts sections for microscopic examination using a microtome.
5. Performs routine staining procedures and ensures quality of stains are acceptable by pathologist review. Orders special stains or procedures as needed from reference laboratory and enters requisition into information system for tracking.
6. Assists histology section head in collecting and documenting quality assurance indicator data.
7. Performs pathology transcription and orders supplies when needed.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prefer Associate's Degree in Histology.
- None required, but eligibility for certification is recommended.
- Requires minimum 2 years experience working in a clinical laboratory performing histology procedures with a licensed pathologist.
- Knowledge of anatomy.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Anatomic Pathology
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $23 - $33