Histology Technologist

Histology Technologist

North Alabama Medical Center

Job Type: Full-Time
 

Who We Are:

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. North Alabama Medical Center is a 263 bed facility offering the community's only open heart surgery site, a complete line of women's and children's services and a complete line of medical and imaging services. We are a Certified Chest Pain center and recognized as a Primary Stroke Center of Excellence by the American Heart/American Stroke Association. North Alabama Medical Center's 24-hour emergency department serves as the primary referral center for major trauma cases in Northwest Alabama.

Where We Are:

No matter what type of things you're interested in, we have things of interest for you. Florence, AL, is a vibrant area with walkable streets and plenty of inspiring things to do. Spend your days getting to know the local community by exploring our shops, restaurants, and historical attractions.

Why Choose 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 

• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.

• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).

• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

Position Summary

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.

- Education: Bachelor's Degree required
- Licensure: HT/ASCP certification or eligibility required. Must become certified within 12 months of hire.
- Certifications: None Listed
- Minimum Work Experience: 1-3 years experience working in a lab setting required.
 

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
 

Essential Functions
- 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.
 

EEOC Statement:

North Alabama Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

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