Histology Technician

Gastro Health•Alabaster, AL

12h

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a Per-Diem Histology Technician to join our team! Gastro Health is a great place to work and advance in your career. You'll find a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, as well as consistent hours. This role offers: A great work/life balance No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday Paid holidays and paid time off (if applicable) Rapidity growing team with opportunities for advancement Competitive compensation Benefits package Duties you will be responsible for: Preparation of reagents in the laboratory. Comply with all safety regulations. Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material. Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager. Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results). Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping. Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections. Properly embed processed tissue. Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist. Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment. Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures. QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory. Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the histotech will perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures. Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material. All safety policies and practices are to be followed.

Requirements

Must have an Associates or Bachelor of Science in biology or related field.
Must have 1+ yrs experience as a Histotech.
The individual must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency.
Must be able to interact with fellow coworkers.
Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact.
Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow.

Nice To Haves

HT or HTL certified by ASCP Preferred

Responsibilities

Preparation of reagents in the laboratory.
Comply with all safety regulations.
Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material.
Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager.
Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping.
Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections.
Properly embed processed tissue.
Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist.
Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment.
Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures.
QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory.
Under the direction of the laboratory manager, the histotech will perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures.
Routine work encompasses working with chemical/biohazardous material.
All safety policies and practices are to be followed.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Spending Accounts
Life / AD&D
Disability
Accident
Critical Illness
Hospital Indemnity
Legal
Identity Theft
Pet
401(k) retirement plan with Non-Elective Safe Harbor employer contribution for eligible employees
Discretionary profit-sharing with employer contributions of 0% - 4% for eligible employees
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