Histotechnologist

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

19d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist performs laboratory procedures to prepare tissue specimens for diagnosis, including frozen sections, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemical stains. The role requires recognizing deviations from expected results and using judgment to determine appropriate actions. The position also supports autopsies and gross examination, prepares specimens for outside laboratory testing, and maintains prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in an organized and retrievable manner. This is a part-time, PRN position with varying weekday shifts, generally between 0730 and 1530. The role covers locations in Center City Charlotte, Pineville, and Concord. Work takes place in a laboratory with exposure to chemicals, pathogens, patient blood and body fluids, and possibly latex. The position involves moderate physical activity and extended computer use. The role requires either current enrollment in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program, with certification obtained within one year of completing the program or within one year of hire; certification as an HT or HTL (ASCP) and one year of experience; or, for an uncertified HT, at least three years of experience. The Histotechnologist demonstrates knowledge of patient growth and development and provides skills appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. Access to protected health information is limited to what is reasonably necessary for job duties and shared only on a need-to-know basis.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program and obtain certification within one year of completing the program or within one year of hire; or hold HT or HTL (ASCP) certification and have one year of experience; or be an uncertified HT with at least three years of experience.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift more than 25 pounds with assistance.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching, and to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to work with exposure to chemicals, pathogens, patient blood and body fluids, and potentially latex.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient growth and development and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

Perform frozen section preparations within expected time, ensuring tissue is properly embedded, accurately cut, and correctly stained so clinicians can make prompt diagnoses.
Perform routine, special, and immunohistochemical stains.
Recognize deviations from expected results and use judgment to determine appropriate actions.
Assist with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned.
Prepare and organize tissue specimens and assist in gross examination.
Prepare specimens for other laboratories, ensuring order accuracy and selection of the correct testing laboratory.
Store or dispose of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in a neat, retrievable manner.
Complete required daily procedures accurately.
Demonstrate knowledge of patient growth and development and skills appropriate to the patient population served.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development programs