The Hospitals of Providence is Hiring a Pathology Tech Full Time Days Near El Paso, TX
Position SummaryThe Histology Technician is responsible for the prompt and accurate processing of all tissue specimens. This includes assisting the pathologist with gross examination of histology specimens, cutting and staining frozen sections, and cross-trained in processing cytology specimens for the Cytotechnologist. The Histotech’s responsibilities also include documentation of quality control and quality assurance reports as specified by regulatory agencies as well as requested by clients and management. The Histology Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to interact with various ages of clients served in the course and scope of his/her job duties. These age populations may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric. This position may require direct patient care. However, in the course and scope of the regular job duties, this individual may be required to interface with patients, family members and the public at-large. Assessment of the skills necessary to communicate with various age populations is addressed on the corresponding competency assessment. QualificationsMinimum Education
Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology preferred, or equivalent in structured training
Required Licenses/Certifications
HT(ASCP) preferred, or equivalent
Must meet Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 (CLIA ’88) requirements for testing personnel in a high complexity testing laboratory
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
Knowledge of the human anatomy
Knowledge of histology/cytology staining procedure
Ability to use a Cryostat
Ability to use computers (i.e. Microsoft Office, LIS systems)
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law. 2403019882 Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.