Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Summary: Prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for gross and microscopic examination. Assists pathologists with special procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: IHC experience - strongly preferred Department equipment includes Ventana Ultra, Ventana Ultra Plus and BenchMark Special Stain Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques Routine techniques include Fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining Assists pathologists with surgical and frozen specimens Assists in fine needle aspirations Operates and troubleshoots departmental automation Assists in maintaining inventory at appropriate levels Accessions specimen upon arrival in Histology laboratory Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct Other duties as assigned that pertain to proper functioning of the histology lab Required Qualifications: Histotechnician, HT (ASCP) or eligible. To be eligible for the HT (ASCP) exam, applicants must meet one of the following criteria: Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, AND one year of full time acceptable clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years OR one year of full time acceptable veterinary, industry or research experience in a histopathology laboratory in the U.S. or Canada within the last five years 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), OR an associate degree from a regionally accredited* college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree, AND successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military histotechnician training course within the last ten years. Work Shift Details: Days, Start time 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. possible, weekend rotation required Department: ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members. Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Flexible Spending Account · Other voluntary benefit plans · PTO and Sick time · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Silver Cross Management Services Org. - Premier Suburban Medical Group benefits offered to Full-time and Part-time employees include: · Medical, Dental and Vision plans · Life Insurance · Health Savings Account · Flexible Spending Account · Other Voluntary benefit plans · PTO bank · 401(k) plan with a match · Wellness program · Tuition Reimbursement Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in one of our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match. However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits. The expected pay for this position is listed below: $28.17 - $35.21 The final offered salary will take several factors into consideration, including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more. INSPIRING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH AN INCLUSIVE CULTURE AT SILVER CROSS. Silver Cross

Salary : $28 - $35