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(Archived) Histology Technologist or Histotechnician

Last Updated: 8/15/21

Job Description

Clinical Laboratory in Salem, OR is seeking a Full Time Histology Technologist or Histotechnician to join their team!

-The hours are 9am-5:30 pm; must be an experienced tech with QIHC or IHC experience

-Position offers competitive compensation plus benefits package

Education/Licensure/Certification:
x Associate’s Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity
testing.
x State licensure, if applicable.
x Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical
Pathologists (ASCP).

Experience:
x Completion of a Hist ology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for
Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or minimum of one (1) year experience as a
Histology Technician Trainee and competent in the areas of embedding, microtomy, and special stains.

Requirements:
x Successful completion of an Online Medical Terminology Program upon commencement
of employment.
x Successful completion of a pre-employment visual color discrimination test.
x Successful completion of annual education units per state licensure and/or ASCP
guidelines.

Equipment:
x Computers, computer programs, information system(s), scanners, forceps, rulers, tissue dyes, scalpel or razor blades, microtomes, cryostats, water baths, slide rack, tissue processors, drying ovens, automatic stainers, cover slippers, and personal protective
equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
x Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
x Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor
control checks.
x Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
x Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
x Skill in using computer programs and applications.
x Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory
instrumentation and equipment.
x Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
x Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
x Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.

Job ID: KD1

Company Details

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
We are a permanent placement healthcare recruiting company located in Boston, MA. We work with hundreds of hospitals and healthcare facilities across the country. We specialize in the recruitment and placement of laboratory professionals, imaging professionals, rehabilitation professionals, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurse leaders, nurses, physicians, and healthcare IT professional...