Histology Tech; Per Diem - SOM Derm - MOHS

Description

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Summary:

This position performs a variety of medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. Work involves preparation of tissue samples, which enable pathologists to determine the cause of death, cause and degree of disease of patient and the course of treatment. This position is for a Mohs Clinic.

• Assists with instruction of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, and new employees. Serves as a technical resource.
• Enters testing information into computerized database.
• Investigates and resolves problems with equipment, patient results, specimens and/or workflow.
• May participate on teams or individually perform special projects/assignments.
• Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology and research areas.
• Reports results of testing to healthcare providers. Consults and confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.

• Associates degree in biological, chemical, or related science (with completion CLIA required courses) or NAACLS accredited histotechnician program

• HT(ASCP) certified or certification eligible by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within one year of hire date.

• If an Associate's degree, one (1) year of relevant experience.
• If completion of NAACLS accredited histotechnician program, no years of experience required.

• Knowledge of histology laboratory techniques and protocols.

• Ability to operate laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

Legal

Employer:

STATE

Entity: UNC Faculty Physicians

Organization Unit: SOM Derm - MOHS

Work Type:
Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 16.00

Salary Range: $24.98 - $35.91 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location of Job: US:

NC:

Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime:
Exempt:
No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.

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