Sonic Healthcare USA

Histotechnician

Salt Lake City, UT Full time

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Days: Monday - Friday

Full Time: Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

  • 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.

  • Champion safety, compliance, and quality control

All you need is:

  • 1-year of experience as a Histology Technician or training in histologic technique is preferred.

  • Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists or equivalent is preferred.

  • Ability to operate general laboratory equipment.

Education:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.

  • Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of Histology Technology program preferred.

  • Certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.

  • 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory with documented special stain and immunohistochemistry experience preferred.

We’ll give you:

  • Opportunity to grow in your profession

  • Free lab services for you and your dependents

  • Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

  • Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Laboratory Operations

Company:

Pathology Watch Inc.

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