Histotechnician

CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities

The Histotechnician is responsible for cutting, staining and preparing tissue samples for the pathologist to review. They are also responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner and maintaining proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.

1. Use automated equipment and instruments including microscopes, microtomes and other lab equipment.
2. Receive specimen/tissues from procedures, operating room, diagnostic procedures and/or from autopsy.
3. Prepare tissue sections for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain tissue.
4. Assist in gross specimen examination.
5. Trim tissue specimens into blocks and fix tissue into fixing solution or formalin.
6. Prepare slides of specimens using specified stain to enhance visibility under microscope.
7. Examine slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
8. Examine/study slides under microscope to detect deviations from norm and report abnormalities which may require further study.
9. Fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
10. Prepare media, chemicals, reagents and solutions.
11. Maintain accurate documentation, including computerized documentation, in accordance with established policies, procedures and regulations.
12. Establish and monitor quality control programs.
13. Maintain inventory of supplies, material and equipment.
14. Maintain and clean equipment and instruments as per established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
15. Responsible for performing tasks that are within the scope of his/her educational preparation, knowledge and permitted by the policies and procedures of Supplemental Health Care, and other local, state, and federal guidelines; and the policies of the facility requesting the services.
16. Complies with all hospital personnel policies and procedures; participates in all required departmental and Hospital educational in-services within the required timeframe, assumes responsibility for needing posted information.
17. Perform other duties as requested.

Required Education:

• High school education or equivalent

Required Licensure:

• Certified Histotechnician

Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience histotechnician and basic computer skills preferred but not required.
• Good Communication skills.
• Ability to work Independently and represent the institution in a professional Manner.  Excellent organizational skills.

Salary : $17 - $23