Histotechnologist 2 Clinical
About The Position
Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Histotechnologist to join the Histopathology department. This role involves preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examinations, performing specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing, and processing specimens for molecular testing. The Histotechnologist will handle a high volume workload and stat requests, troubleshoot processes, and maintain quality control data under occasional guidance. Vanderbilt Health is the region's largest comprehensive academic health system, committed to providing world-class care, education, and research, and fostering a collaborative and supportive environment.
Requirements
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Nice To Haves
- Quality Assurance (Novice)
- Diagnostic Testing (Novice)
- Mentoring & Coaching (Novice)
- Equipment Maintenance (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 follows up as needed.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
