Histotechnician

Job Summary

This position aids in providing efficient, effective, and economical quality pathology services. Provides professional clinical laboratory services including performance of frozen sections, specimen accessioning, specimen processing, microtomy, staining, proficiency testing, quality control, instrument maintenance and validation, testing validation, testing management, active participation in quality assurance activities and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Associate in Science in a Histotechnician (HT) program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) -Or-
• five years’ experience in an accredited histology lab (CAP, JCAHO, HFAP, etc.) -Or-
• Board-registered or eligible for registry by the Board of Registry of the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) -Or-
• Bachelor of Science in Biology or Chemistry and currently enrolled in an HT program and maintain enrollment until HR is obtained.

Preferred Job Requirements

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform computer applications related to department operations and job function.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills in order to manage multiple issues simultaneously combined with ability to effectively prioritize.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of concentration and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively perform job functions under periods of extreme stress.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious materials, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, kneeling or stooping to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.