Histotechnician Certified

SSM Health • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Histotechnician Certified – Early Morning Shift (4:00 AM–12:30 PM) Start your day early and make a meaningful impact behind the scenes of patient care. Join a collaborative laboratory team. This certified Histotechnician role offers consistent morning hours, a fast‑paced environment, and the opportunity to contribute your specialized skills in a setting that values precision, quality, and teamwork. Job Summary: Performs general histological duties, under direct supervision, according to established procedures as well as preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
• No experience required
• State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
• Histotechnician (HT) (International Included)- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Responsibilities

• Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
• Performs embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
• Performs basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
• Maintains equipment in histology as required.
• Performs calibration and troubleshooting on test systems and instruments.
• Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
• Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
• May complete High Complexity Testing as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
• Analyzes and records data.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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• SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree