Histotechnologist Clinical PRN
About The Position
This role is for a Histotechnologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. The position is in the Anatomic Pathology department and involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination, performing specialized histo- and immunocytochemistry testing, and processing specimens for molecular testing. The role requires maintaining quality control, troubleshooting processes, and handling a high volume of work and stat requests. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone can thrive and where uniqueness is celebrated, aiming to advance health and wellness through patient care, education, and research.
Requirements
- Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience
- Bachelor's degree
Nice To Haves
- Equipment Maintenance (Novice)
- Diagnostic Testing (Novice)
- Mentoring & Coaching (Novice)
- Quality Assurance (Novice)
Responsibilities
- Completes daily workload as assigned to include embedding, cutting, staining (including histo and immunocytochemical procedures) and any specific procedures requested by pathologist to support patient diagnosis.
- Performs and documents instrument maintenance; maintains records relating to quality control and other functions.
- Trains and provides direction/support to the Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians.
- Grossly identify tissue for adequacy in the operating room, communicate to Attending/Fellow, divide core and place in appropriate fixatives.
- Processes specimens for molecular testing.
- Troubleshoots processes and needed.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
