Histotechnician Ii - Prn

Additional Information About the Role

Are you looking for a career as a Histotechnician II
? Look no further than BJC! As a Histotechnician II
, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our Laboratory‑Surgical Pathology team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively.

• Flexible PRN Schedule

Barnes‑Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes‑Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full‑time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes‑Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes‑Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes‑Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full‑service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading‑edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today.

You'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination.

• Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas.
• Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation. Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry, (manual or automated), after reagent preparation.
• Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities.
• Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.
• Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42
  
  CFR
  493.

• High School Diploma or GED