Histotechnician II - Days - Full Time - 40 Hours Per Week - 10K Sign on Incentive

Boone Health•Columbia, SC

About The Position

Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination. The position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends. It is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on incentive, and benefits begin on the first day of employment. The role involves understanding test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of instrumentation in assigned areas. Tasks include microtomy, embedding, staining, and reagent preparation. The Histotechnician II performs and documents equipment quality controls, troubleshoots instrument malfunctions, uses critical thinking to perform job responsibilities, and is trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed. The position must meet the High Complexity qualifications specified in CLIA 42 CFR 493 and may perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
ASCP, AMT, ABB, or equivalent certification.
Meet the High Complexity qualifications specified in CLIA 42 CFR 493.

Nice To Haves

Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens for histological examination.
Understand test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of instrumentation in assigned areas.
Perform microtomy, embedding, staining, and reagent preparation.
Perform and document quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoot malfunctioning instruments as necessary.
Use critical thinking skills to perform assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Complete tissue gross examination as needed after training.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.