Histotechnologist - Atrium Health Cabarrus FT
About The Position
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, formed from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. It provides care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The system services nearly 6 million patients, is involved in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine as its academic core, and is recognized for expertise in various medical fields. It employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, offering one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs. Advocate Health is committed to equitable care, providing over $6 billion in annual community benefits. The organization emphasizes transformation, patient experience, expanded access through technology, fostering a diverse workforce, and redefining care standards with world-class professionals, innovative solutions, and leading-edge research.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing program or 1 year from hire date.
- A certified HT or HTL (ASCP) and 1 year of experience is required.
- An uncertified HT with at least 3 years of experience is required.
Responsibilities
- Performs frozen section preparations within expected time while ensuring tissue is embedded properly, cut accurately, and stained correctly so that diagnosis to clinician can be made promptly.
- Performs routine, special stains, and immune histochemical stains.
- Recognizes deviations from expected results and uses judgment in determining appropriate actions.
- Assists with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned.
- Prepares and organizes tissue specimens and assists in gross examination.
- Prepares specimens to be sent to other laboratories for testing ensuring order accuracy and correct lab is chosen for testing.
- Stores or disposes of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in a neat retrievable manner.
- Completes required daily procedures with accuracy.
Benefits
- Benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
