4 Per Diem Histology Technician Jobs in Altoona, WI
OAKLEAF SURGICAL HOSPITAL is Hiring a Per Diem Histology Technician Near Altoona, WI
Job Summary:
The Histology Technician will 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, and cutting, mounting, and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area regarding routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.
Hours:
-.8 FTE - 32 Hours Per Week
- Rotating Shifts of: 0500-1330, 0600-1400, and 0800-1630
- Meets all responsibility requirements established by the Supervisor, Laboratory Services.
- Responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, and outside cases.
- Assumes responsibility for quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures.
- Maybe responsible for all aspects of grossing.
- Performs routine and special grossing procedures on body tissues to provide information for diagnosing, processes such specimens according to good practices of clinical laboratory science.
- Performs aspects of grossing including qualitative and quantitative procedures utilizing established methods such as specimen processing.
- Proficient and is highly able to execute and maintain procedures in microtomy (sectioning) portion of histology. Emphasis on minimizing the risk of mislabeling specimens and cross contamination and will produce high quality slides and throughput on a consistent basis.
- Ability to manually embed small and large specimens in a precise and detailed manner. Emphasis on cross contamination and proper orientation that will produce high quality and throughput on a consistent basis.
- Maintains work area equipment supplies.
- Performs special techniques including special stains and Immunohistochemistry.
- Monitors compliance with safety regulations.
- Supports the facility's ideology, mission, goals and objectives.
- Performs in accordance with the laboratory's policies and procedures.
- Follows the laboratory's standards for ethical business conduct.
- Conducts self as a positive role model and team member.
- Participates in laboratory committees, meetings, in-services and activities as applicable.
- Complies with safety policies and procedures in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
- Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
- Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
- Disposes of hazardous chemical waste per regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality.
- Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
- Adherence to CAP, CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Associate's degree in histotechnology or a related field required.
- Certification as a Histotechnician (HT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
- Previous experience working in a histology laboratory preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills required.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Company paid life insurance
- Free scrubs with laundry service
- Free meals
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness reimbursement
Job Summary
Per Diem
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$53k-65k (estimate)
07/30/2024
09/29/2024
oakleafsurgical.com
EAU CLAIRE, WI
100 - 200
2001
JEFFERY BARTYNSKI MD
$200M - $500M
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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