HistoTech - Early Morning
ProPath

ProPath is a nationwide, physician led, established and successful anatomic and clinical pathology group and member of Sonic Healthcare USA. We are seeking an exceptional Histotech to join our thriving practice. The ProPath practice alone has over 50 physicians and nearly 550 team members while Sonic Healthcare USA has over 300 physicians and nearly 8,000 team members. This is the largest physician led pathology practice in the country.

Days: Tuesday - Saturday

Time: 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM 

Our Histotechnologist are responsible for performing routine and non-routine fixing, embedding, mounting, microtomy and staining of tissue sections for microscopic evaluation by pathologist for the establishment and confirmation of patient diagnosis.

Specific duties:

• Orient specimens properly while embedding at departmental rate.
• Cut and mount paraffin sections at departmental rate. To include, routine, deepers, recuts and special stains.
• Coverslip slides using the automatic coverslipper or by manual methods.
• Routinely check and verify, using block/slide tracking system, case numbers match blocks and slides.
• Assist in filing blocks and engraving slides as needed.
• Accurately evaluate specimen orders and enter clinical data/information into a variety of computer systems (i.e. order entry and/or results). Identify any missing or invalid data entry information and take the appropriate action to correct.
• Perform technical and non-technical procedures required to process and submit patient specimens for analysis.
• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment, such as stainers and processors according to standard operating procedures.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of routine H&E staining utilizing the theories and principles
• Effectively communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, slides, paperwork, database information, and equipment.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histotechnology program preferred. Certification as a histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

1-year of experience as a Histotech or training in histologic technique is preferred but, new graduates are welcome. Prefer HT or HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES:

Performs repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures with controls. Must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency. Operate and troubleshoot complex automated equipment.

ProPath offers employees a full benefits package that includes: medical, dental, a matched 401K plan and much more! EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

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