What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologic Technician II, Full Time Days position at Wake Forest?
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
