Histotechnologist - Lab Anatomic Pathology - Hopewell

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than
600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range: $34.30 - $44.83

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

40

Position Overview

Performs routine processing, microtomy and staining of surgical and cytology specimens for the purpose of pathologic diagnosis, special procedures and immunohistochemistry. Prepares specimens for analysis, performs testing procedures and documents appropriately in generating accurate and reliable test results. May perform simple gross AP with training and competency.

Education: Associate’s degree required. Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, laboratory, or related field preferred. American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnican or Histotechnologist (HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)) certification required or within one year of employment.

Experience: One year experience as a Histotechnologist in a clinical setting preferred. 10 years of experience in histology required in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.

Other Credentials:

Knowledge and

Skills:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Special Training: Familiarity with personal computers. Some training in histology.

Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Possesses strong attention to detail. Has ability to prioritize tasks.

Usual Work Day:8 Hours

Does this position formally supervise employees? No

If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

• Prepares for all phases of routine surgical pathology specimens for microscopic diagnosis, including processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and frozen sectioning and simple tissue grossing.
• Determines the adequacy of routine and special stains including immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocols.
• Receives, accessions and prepares cytopathology specimens for processing.
• Participates in continuing education, in‑services and departmental programs as required.
• Performs a variety of special histochemical and immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocol.
• Keeps manual and/or computerized records accurate and current for quality control and equipment maintenance. Performs routine maintenance on equipment as recommended by the manufacturer. Troubleshoots problems independently. Advises supervisor timely of equipment problems.
• Performs appropriate procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
• Follows departmental policies and procedures in accordance with established laboratory practice and policy, regulatory guidelines, performance…