Histology Technician - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

42d•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 for Safety, Quality and Patient Satisfaction, Jupiter Medical Center is the leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast. Outstanding physicians, state-of-the-art facilities, innovative techniques and a commitment to serving the community enables Jupiter Medical Center to meet a broad range of patient needs. Jupiter Medical Center is the only hospital in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie and Indian River counties to receive a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This position will work in collaboration with department leadership to support the needs of the department. Experience with embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types and sizes (GI biopsies, FNA’s, breast cores, large surgical specimens, cell blocks, etc.) required. Experience with IHC and special stains preferred (Dako/Agilent in use). Assists physicians with bone marrow and renal biopsy collection. Must be detail oriented and proficient at computer entry, maintaining specimen integrity and chain-of-custody documentation. Positive and helpful attitude when communicating with coworkers, supervisors, and physicians. Operate and maintain histology equipment and quality control records. Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment. OSHA exposure level is Category I – Exposure to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids. Use of appropriate protective equipment is required. Comply with safety regulations, standard operating policy, and hospital requirements. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Serves as a resource for departments outside the laboratory for medical laboratory technology. Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures. Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential. Performs other duties as assigned. Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a science-related field or equivalent college credits as required for national certification is required.
State of Florida Technician license performing high-complexity testing is required.
ASCP certification is required.
Microsoft Office skills.
Cognizant ability to correlate results from a variety of tests and relate to treatment of patient.
Able to multitask and learn a variety of instrumentation and software systems to perform testing and result testing.
This job can be physically demanding at times requiring stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment, detail oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to push/pull up to 40lbs, carry and lift up to 50lbs.
Annual Joint Commission mandatory education requirements, in-service and health requirements including attendance at new employee orientation.
TB/PPD Surveillance Program
Maintenance of required professional licensing and/or certification(s).

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
Experience with IHC and special stains preferred (Dako/Agilent in use).

Responsibilities

Experience with embedding, microtomy, and staining of various tissue types and sizes (GI biopsies, FNA’s, breast cores, large surgical specimens, cell blocks, etc.) required.
Assists physicians with bone marrow and renal biopsy collection.
Must be detail oriented and proficient at computer entry, maintaining specimen integrity and chain-of-custody documentation.
Positive and helpful attitude when communicating with coworkers, supervisors, and physicians.
Operate and maintain histology equipment and quality control records.
Precise hand to eye coordination and finger dexterity is necessary to perform procedures, obtain specimens and use electronic/computerized equipment.
Comply with safety regulations, standard operating policy, and hospital requirements.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Serves as a resource for departments outside the laboratory for medical laboratory technology.
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols, following identification procedures.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
Performs other duties as assigned.