Histology Technician - PRN

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

5d

About The Position

Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year Experience working in Histology lab.

Nice To Haves

• (HT) HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN required or 2 years working in clinical histology laboratory as FT Histotech

Responsibilities

• Performs processing cutting, embedding, staining and cover slipping according to and without deviation from established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Recognizes deviation from expected results. Analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure. Demonstrates problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Demonstrates ongoing competency skills by successfully completing assigned proficiency testing, annual competency updates and annual performance improvement activity. Masters new techniques quickly and efficiently.
• Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of pathology. Meets all expectations for turnaround time, pending test reports, qc review, inventory, new employee orientation and training, customer service, multi-task ability, and computer entry.
• Exhibits efficient use of time and resources. Reports for work on assigned days at assigned times. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests. Serves on committees and task forces. Keeps work area neat and clean. Maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Achieves minimum of ten (10) continuing education hours annually. Seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 'Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED