Histology Technician-Anderson at Community Health Network

Anderson, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Histology Procedures, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Tissue Differentiation, Cutting and Staining, Dermatology Specimens, CLIA Standards, OSHA Regulations, Analytical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Confidential Information Handling, Team Collaboration, Grossing, Embedding, Microtomy, Staining

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Community Community Health Network was created by our neighbors, for our neighbors. Over 60 years later, “community” is still the heart of our organization. It means providing our neighbors with the best care possible, backed by state-of-the-art technology. It means getting involved in the communities we serve through volunteer opportunities and benefits initiatives. It means ensuring our dedicated caregivers can learn and grow to stay at the top of their fields and to better serve our patients. And above all, it means exceptional care, simply delivered — and we couldn’t do it without you. Make a Difference Under the direction of the physician, the Histology Tech prepares surgical slides for review by the physician, to the standard of ethical and professional performance consistent with established medical laboratory practices. Additional duties are to verify the specimen validity, identification, and requisition effectively, utilizing knowledge, skills and resources. Follow histologic principles regarding specimen acceptability and integrity. Prepare microscopic slides on human tissue for diagnostic purposes: includes grossing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping of both paraffin processed tissue and frozen sectioning. Perform histochemical stains on a variety of tissues to assist in diagnosis. Receive and accessions specimens to include all manual and computerized data entry Exceptional Skills and Qualifications Applicants for this position should be able to collaborate with others in a team setting, have excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude toward problem-solving. Three (3) years Histology bench experience Specific training in histology procedures Previous Mohs experience preferred Eligible for HT(ASCP) certification, and 60 college credits to perform grossing according to CLIA regulations Able to differentiate tissues for appropriate embedding Experienced in cutting and staining (to include special staining procedures) Experience with dermatology specimens Knowledge of CLIA/CAP standards. Knowledge of OSHA, Safety and Compliance Regulations Demonstrated oral and written communication skills with ability to maintain records Ability to approach problems/decisions analytically Experience with trouble shooting histology equipment problems Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information as it relates to physicians, employees, patients, and external customer groups

Responsibilities

The Histology Technician prepares surgical slides for review by the physician and verifies specimen validity and identification. Additional duties include preparing microscopic slides on human tissue for diagnostic purposes and performing histochemical stains to assist in diagnosis.