Histology Technologist, PRN

Histology Technologist

Schedule: PRN

Your experience matters

Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Histology Technologist you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ^®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Fauquier Health operates a full-service laboratory in conjunction with Pathfinder Diagnostics, Lab Corporation of America, Quest Diagnostics, and the American Red Cross. The laboratory provides consultation services in most areas of anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as comprehensive laboratory services to physician offices.

How you'll contribute

A Histology Technologist who excels in this role:

• Perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures.
• Performs a variety of complex techniques to preserve and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.
• Performs accurate order entry and documentation on lab requisitions according to departmental and hospital policy.
• Collect tissue specimens from surgical and diagnostic services and/or receives tissue specimens from outside source for processing in the department.
• Perform basic and advanced Histology procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation and diagnosis by pathologists.
• Perform basic and advanced special staining procedures including special histochemistry and immunochemistry. Prepare solutions and reagents as necessary.
• Operate, use, care, maintain and troubleshoot specialized histology equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform clerical functions such as accessioning specimens and issuing charge codes; utilizes laboratory information system for recording and retrieving patient information.
• Research, develop and adopt new procedures for routine use.
• Comply with standards set by the Medical Center and regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Assist in writing, reviewing and revising of the histology procedure manual.
• Perform cryosectioning techniques on tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by the pathologist.
• Prepare slides from quick frozen tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Performs cytopreparation of routine cytologic specimens and fine needle aspirations.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight of duties to technical assistants.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills while performing assigned duties.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the medical center on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage - with medical plans starting at just $10 per pay period - tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for -
Applicants should have a Bachelors Degree and have HT/ASCP certification or eligibility required.

· 1 year of lab experience required

More about Fauquier Health

Fauquier Health is a 97-bed acute care hospital offering surgical services (including robotics), a 24-hour Emergency Department, extensive medical imaging capabilities, an Intensive Care Unit and much, much more. The Fauquier Health system offers patient care for a variety of specialty services including Orthopedics and Spine, a Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and robotic-assisted surgery. The fourth floor of the hospital is devoted to our Family Birthing Center and Intermediate Care Nursery.

Fauquier Health is proud to be nationally recognized as a Top General Hospital by the Leapfrog group with a dedication to quality, patient-centered care. We are also accredited by the Joint Commission, a certified Primary Stroke Center, Center for Excellence in Joint Replacement, and an accredited Chest Pain Center.

EEOC Statement

"Fauquier Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fauquier Health is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.