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(Archived) Histotechnologist (Part-Time)
Job Description
Seeking a Permanent Part-Time Histotechnologist!
This opportunity is with a not-for-profit medical center based right on the Chesapeake Bay! They are nationally recognized for their joint replacement center, emergency heart attack response and cancer care. They are also a leader in women's services, and are ranked for number of births annually and have a Level III NICU. They are licensed for over 400 beds and are one of the state's busiest hospitals.
Position Objectives:
Performs the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue samples for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.
Essential Job Duties:
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains inter-and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides histology information by answering questions and requests.
- Performs embedding, sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry, frozen sections, with appropriate supervision if required.
- Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation. Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots problems to the full extent of ability.
- Actively participates in the laboratory quality plan/program. Performs quality controls and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basis and troubleshoot.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Clinical education in a Histotechnician (HT) program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or an Associate's Degree in a related field from a accredited college or university and training at a hospital.
- Preferred Qualifications: At least one year of experience working in an acute care facility as a HT or HTL.
Required License/Certifications:
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) or eligible. Certification must be attained within one year of hire.
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