Technician- Histology Dermatology MOHS Clinic Full Time
About The Position
The Technician, Histology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. The Technician, Histology provides technical and clinical support for various physicians and sub-specialists by performing histology related laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow up of patients with various health conditions. This position acts as a liaison between the physicians and staff by answering questions and providing educational assistance.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
- Previous experience in molecular laboratories (in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction).
Nice To Haves
- One of the following: BS degree or higher in biological science OR Associate Degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution OR Have education and training that includes 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses OR 24 semester hours that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
- HT(ASCP) American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnician certification or complete once eligible.
- Experience in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing
Responsibilities
- Performs various tests, lab processing, staining, preparation of slides, special histological stains.
- Tracks supplies and expenses, provides documents and correspondence for reports.
- Prepares, cleans, and maintains instruments.
- Maintains equipment and prepares lab for use, disposes chemicals.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events.
- Sign-on Bonus Eligibility: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
