Histotechnician at Intermountain Health summary:
The Unregistered Histotechnician supports the smooth operation of anatomic pathology specimen processing in a laboratory setting. Duties include tissue embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, staining, and maintaining quality control and laboratory instruments. Candidates must have completed an accredited Histotechnician program and possess relevant biology and chemistry coursework.
Job Description:
Under the general supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor, the Unregistered Histotechnician supports the flow of anatomic pathology specimens, which may include tissue embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, and staining.
Job Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Monday-Friday, 3am-8am
- Additional Details: Will consider unregistered/registered Histotech's & Histotechnologist's
Job Essentials:
The Unregistered Histotechnician organizes and manages the flow of anatomic pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt through preparation of final diagnostic slides. These caregivers may perform specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, staining, and other duties as assigned. They execute tasks in a detailed and timely manner.
The Unregistered Histotechnician supports the laboratory QA program by monitoring indicators such as quality control, temperatures, and instrument failures. They also perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and take corrective action when standards are not met. Caregivers in this role may also assist with surgical pathology gross examination, dependent on education verification and site-specific competencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or 60 semester hours or equivalent, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or Associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). Education will be verified by Quality Assurance Manager or Director.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous pathology or histology experience
Physical Requirements:
- Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
- Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
- Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.
Location:
Central Laboratory
Work City:
Murray
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$23.25 - $35.89
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Keywords:
Histotechnician, anatomic pathology, tissue embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, staining, laboratory quality assurance, healthcare, specimen processing, biological sciences
