Histotechnologist (Histo Tech), PRN

Community Hospital•Grand Junction, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs all designated Community Hospital Pathology procedures competently, including but not limited to embedding, microtomy, staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, data entry, and cytology processing when designated. Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed, and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Supervisor. Investigate testing problems/errors and inform supervisor of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve. Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present. Understand that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory science, OR Bachelor's degree or higher with: 6 semester hours of Chemistry 6 semester hours of Biology 12 additional semester hours in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology (in any combination)
At least 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR At least 24 semester hours of science courses
HT/ HTL (ASCP) certification is preferred or must be obtained within two (2) years of hire.

Responsibilities

Performs all designated Community Hospital Pathology procedures competently, including but not limited to embedding, microtomy, staining, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, data entry, and cytology processing when designated.
Performs preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and solves problems or determines alternative solutions for analysis if needed, and reports all deviations from established procedure to the Supervisor.
Investigate testing problems/errors and inform supervisor of all irregularities, errors or instrument failures and measures taken to solve.
Makes contact with ordering physicians/departments as critical values, STAT reports, and similar circumstances present.
Understands that time is of the essence in conveying such information to the ordering physician.