Histotechnologist - full-time - DCMC

The role

The Histotechnologist prepares tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to provide information for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This role involves performing accessioning, embedding, sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sections.

What you will do

• Creates a work environment that promotes process improvement.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Follows protocol for handling and disposing of histological chemical stains and reagents.
• Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow.
• Maintains laboratory supplies inventory and places orders.
• Provides histology information by answering questions and requests.
• Documents technical information in the LIS.
• Performs accessioning, embedding, sectioning, special stains, immunohistochemistry, and frozen sections.
• Performs grossing and dissection of small surgical biopsies if qualified under CLIA regulations.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and performs preventative maintenance.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with course work sufficient to meet the requirements of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for certification as a Histotechnol
• Ability to work cooperatively with all types of personalities.
• Medium Duty physical demands.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Nice to have

• One year of experience working in an acute care facility as a Histotechnologist or Histotechnician
• HTL(ASCP)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health provides various benefits and uses a two-way SMS texting platform for talent acquisition notifications.