Histology Technician (Non Certified) | University | Days

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare • Memphis, TN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Histology Technician is responsible for performing histological procedures for pathological diagnosis. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. The Histology Technician is responsible for performing histological procedures for pathological diagnosis. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in The Methodist Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Histology 5-7 years
• Demonstrated competency in histotechnology methods and techniques in Fixation, Microtomy, Processing, and Staining.
• Ability to understand and prepare moderately complex written materials, such as laboratory reports.
• Ability to communicate verbally with Associates, physicians and other outside professionals.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to exercise independent judgment in a professional area.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and projects and maintain control of own and others' workflow.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree Histotechnology

Responsibilities

• Performs histological procedures for pathological diagnosis.
• Prepares tissue specimens using technical Laboratory procedures including special techniques, abnormal findings, and stat requests within established time limits.
• Completes technical laboratory procedures on a timely basis according to departmental regulations, CAP requirements, DNV and other MH standards of Laboratory analysis.
• Follows established protocol or consults supervisor on difficult procedures and abnormal findings.
• Determines acceptability of and reviews results for accuracy and corrects errors before presenting completed specimens to pathologist.
• Participates in quality monitoring and evaluation activities and demonstrates initiative by suggesting or helping implement measures to ensure hospital, CAP, DNV, and other quality standards are met.
• Performs preventative and routine maintenance, quality control tests as indicated by department policies.
• Performs with appropriate frequency and documents results of quality control tests as required by regulatory agencies demonstrating appropriate corrective action for quality control failures.
• Performs with appropriate frequency and documents instrument calibration and method validation at required intervals.
• Demonstrates initiative in identifying opportunities for self-development and enhancement of professional competency.
• Participates in or conducts as requested in-service education for department or hospital staff.
• Attends elective educational offerings to enhance professional performance.

Benefits

• The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
• Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
• Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
• Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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