Histology Technician

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for serving both internal and external customers by performing and assisting with a variety of laboratory procedures in accordance with Ridgeview Medical Center philosophy, policies, and procedures and in accordance with all regulatory agencies.

• Processes and prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for analysis by pathologist including accessioning, embedding, cutting, staining (routine and special) and cover slipping.
• Accountable for the day-to-day operation of the histology laboratory including inventory and ordering of supplies in conjunction with the Lead Histotechnician.
• Follows appropriate procedures for quality control, proficiency and competency assessment.
• Interacts with pathologists, physicians and other medical staff to accurately process specimens and produce quality results.
• Troubleshoots and performs corrective action on instrumentation and specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent
• Certified or Certification eligible as a Histotechnician by the American Society for Clinical Pathology board of registry or as a Histotechnician by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel or equivalent per CLIA standards. Certification must be completed by the first year of employment and kept current according to ASCP standards

• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above.
• Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Ability to maintain technical competence

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Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  to view the benefits available.