What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologic Technician II, Full Time Days position at Wake Forest Baptist Health?
At Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, we take pride in offering a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Joining our team means becoming an essential part of a leading healthcare institution that is committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing medical research.
Position Highlights:
- Department: Anatomic Pathology Laboratory
- Location: High Point Medical Center Laboratory
- Shift Schedule: Full Time Days
What We Offer :
- Day 1 Health Coverage: Amazing health insurance with the option of copay or HSA eligible plans
- Wellness Incentives: Up to $1,350/year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program
- Education: Eligible for our Prepaid College Tuition Assistance program (up to $5,250/year)!
- Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthing-mother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave
- Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
Education/Experience/Certifications to Qualify:
- Associate’s degree in Applied Science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Society of Histotechnology.
- Three years’ experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.
- HT (ASCP) certification preferred.
Essential Functions:
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Assures accurate and timely accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens, according to departmental practices.
- Assures accurate and timely processing and staining of specimens, according to departmental practices.
- Provides maximum care in identification procedures when processing patient specimens.
- Performs special stains and/or enzyme histochemical stains.
- Performs additional Anatomic Pathology Department laboratory procedures.
- Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
- Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
- Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
- Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.
Salary : $1,350 - $5,250