Histology Technologist

Bartlett Regional Hospital•Juneau, AK

6d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is open until filled. Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Histology Technologist to join our Histology department! This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, plus 30 days of housing. Contact Human Resources at 907-796-8418 for details. Click here to learn more about Bartlett Regional Hospital , our amazing benefits , and our community It's a great place to work and a beautiful place to live! Job Summary: Histo Tech 1 The Histology Technologist 1 is an entry level, non-certified position which allows the incumbent to begin working in the Bartlett Laboratory under direct supervision. Day to day assignments are routine and are of an assistive nature; provides technical assistance and support to the pathologists, lab manager, and Senior Histology Technologist. The Senior Histology Technologist and Histology Technologist II provide training and oversee the daily work product of the non-certified position. The intent of this position is that they move up to the journey level Histology Technologist II position once certification is achieved or the incumbent has the requisite education, experience, and certification. Under direct supervision, the Histology Technologist 1 processes histologic and cytological specimens to assure timely and high quality preparation of blocks and slides. Under direct supervision, the Histology Technologist 1 primary duties include: accession and grossing assistant; processing, embedding, microtomy, staining for H&E and special stains, cover slipping and labeling of tissue specimens arriving in the department through surgery or outside offices; retrieving specimens for re-gross; retrieving slides for pathologists and administrative support staff for send-outs; maintaining and filing finished slides; daily cleaning of processor, H&E stainer, cover slipping hood, grossing station, and overall lab; providing assistance to other departments on requisitions; filling supply requests from in house and outside offices; keeping lead HT informed of current supply levels and needs to maintain proper stock quotas; assisting in frozen suite by cutting specimens and staining slides for immediate diagnosis; assisting in radiology with FNA's and as needed with bone marrows. Histo Tech 2 Under general supervision, the Histology Technologist 2 processes histologic and cytological specimens to assure timely and high quality preparation of blocks and slides. Under direct/indirect or general supervision, the Histology Technologist 2 primary duties include: accession and grossing assistant; processing, embedding, microtomy, staining for H&E and special stains, cover slipping and labeling of tissue specimens arriving in the department through surgery or outside offices; retrieving specimens for re-gross; retrieving slides for pathologists and administrative support staff for send-outs; maintaining and filing finished slides; daily cleaning of processor, H&E stainer, cover slipping hood, grossing station, and overall lab; providing assistance to other departments on requisitions; filling supply requests from in house and outside offices; keeping lead HT informed of current supply levels and needs to maintain proper stock quotas; assisting in frozen suite by cutting specimens and staining slides for immediate diagnosis; assisting in radiology with FNA's and as needed with bone marrows.

Requirements

Histology Technologist 1: Education: Bachelor's degree in Science or related field & Completion of a Certified Histology Program.
License(s)/Certification(s): Certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required at time of application.
Histology Technologist 2: Education: Associate's degree in Science or related field & Completion of a Certified Histology Program.
Experience: Two (2) years of experience as Certified Histology Technologist.
License(s)/Certification(s): Certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is requited at time of application.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Science or related field & Completion of a Certified Histology Program.
License(s)/Certification(s) : Certification as a Histology Technologist by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent is required at time of application.
All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.

Responsibilities

accession and grossing assistant
processing, embedding, microtomy, staining for H&E and special stains, cover slipping and labeling of tissue specimens arriving in the department through surgery or outside offices
retrieving specimens for re-gross
retrieving slides for pathologists and administrative support staff for send-outs
maintaining and filing finished slides
daily cleaning of processor, H&E stainer, cover slipping hood, grossing station, and overall lab
providing assistance to other departments on requisitions
filling supply requests from in house and outside offices
keeping lead HT informed of current supply levels and needs to maintain proper stock quotas
assisting in frozen suite by cutting specimens and staining slides for immediate diagnosis
assisting in radiology with FNA's and as needed with bone marrows