Histology Technologist - Per Diem - Nights - MRPS

Memorial Healthcare

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision. Summary: The per diem Histology Technologist prepares histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist. Embedding experience highly preferred.

Requirements

• Associates (Required)
• Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)
• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Minimum one (1) year experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Embedding experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs cytology processing, staining and cover slipping using accepted histological techniques.
• Prepares for and participates in inspections and assists the laboratory in meeting all regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
• Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees