Histotechnician I (Non-Exempt) Job Listing at Mercy in Cape Girardeau, MO (Job ID 965635)

Description

Position: Histotechnician I, Mercy Southeast

 

Department: Pathology

 

Shift: TBD

 

We're a Little Different

 

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

  Performs computer functions, processes patient specimens, maintains department inventory, operates and maintains equipment, and performs record keeping tasks and QI functions. Performs routine histological procedures. Adheres to patient identification, Lab safety, and other Mercy Lab and department policies and procedures. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.   Job Description:   

Computer Functions:
Accession cases into Lab Information System (LIS) and enter tests into LIS as needed.
Look up patients in Hospital Information System (HIS) and LIS.

Specimen Preparation & Handling:
Handles specimens prior to accession (pick up, add proper fixative as needed, specimen prep or other as required).
Prepares Non-GYN and/or GYN Cytology specimens as required.
Provides autopsy assistance as needed.
Cuts frozen sections as required.
Coverslips and labels slides.
Completes AP/Cyto specimen send out prep and documentation (as required).
Files and retrieve blocks, slides and other items as needed.
Performs routine embedding, cutting and staining as required.
Performs special stains.
Performs IHC stains.

Instrument:
Performs equipment maintenance with record-keeping, i.e., Cryostat, bone saw, tissue processor, etc.

QC & Documentation:
Initiates specimen problem reports and lab variance reports.
Maintains Lab documents as needed.
Participates in inventory control as needed.
Provides technical QC/QA as needed.
Selection of appropriate control tissue and assists with development of SOPs as required.
Assists with regulatory accreditation preparation as needed.
Assists with validation as needed.

Technical Assistance & Interdepartmental Activities:
Assists Pathologists/PAs/HT/CT during their activities.
Mentors AP-Lab Assistant I & II and AP Tech I & II as needed
Interacts with staff from other departments and work groups in line with Mercy Service Standards.
Accurately prepares lab solutions as needed with analytic scale usage when required.

Organizes, prioritizes and completes work to meet defined TAT and professional expectations.

Continuing Education
Accumulates a minimum of 12 CEU annually
Certificate of attendance or sign in sheet required
Job related or approved by laboratory management
Completes mandatory courses on time

Performs other work duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

            Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred:

            Preferred Education: Associate's degree

            Preferred Experience: 5 years in a histology lab performing histotechnician duties

            Certification: HT(ASCP) or obtained within 18 months of hire date

            Other Skills and Knowledge: Medical terminology

 

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

• Recruiter to enter incentive information: Mercy Quick Links, Community Links, etc. If nothing to add, delete this bullet under “We Offer Great Benefits” before posting.

 

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

 

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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