Histotechnologist

Histotechnologist I (Full-time)

LAB-HISTOLOGY (BILLINGS CLINIC HOSPITAL)

Shift: Day, Weekends
Employment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)
Hours per Pay Period: 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)
Starting Wage: $25.12 - $31.40 (DOE)

You will receive a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full- and part-time employees (minimum of 20 hours/week) including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.
• Reviews clerical information including the labeling of the specimen and requisition, reconciling any discrepancies detected in labeling. Documents and evaluates clerical discrepancies on the appropriate quality assurance forms.
• Aids in the performance of intra operative consultations when requested by pathologist.
• Embeds, cuts, stains and cover slips slides efficiently.
• Performs de-calcifications and other procedures as appropriate to enhance tissue sectioning.
• Prepares laboratory solutions and reagents according to established procedures and exact formula in order to maintain adequate quantities for daily work assignments.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Records and reviews quality control data.
• Catalogs and files reports and materials as needed.
• Distributes processed slides to Pathologists for review.
• Assists lead in supply inventory for section.
• Participates in writing procedures.
• Assist lead with special projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited histotechnologist program OR a Bachelor's degree AND one year full-time experience.

Certifications and Licenses:

• ASCP HTL certification required prior to start date.

Billings Clinic is Montana’s largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and/or disability.

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