Histotechnologist - Rex Anatomic Pathology

Description

This position is eligible for the UNC Health Rex Clinical Laboratory Incentive Program!

UNC REX Healthcare is offering a commitment incentive for newly-hired employees of $10,000 for a two (2) year work commitment. Payments will be provided in equal installments to the new employee after each six (6) month period of work is completed for up to two (2) years. To learn more:https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-program?bid=12881

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Summary

Rex Anatomic Pathology is hiring a Histotechnologist to join their team! The Histotechnologist performs a variety of the more specialized medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. Work involves preparation of tissue samples, which enable pathologist to determine the cause of death, cause and degree of disease of patient and the course of treatment.

Responsibilities

Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow. Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance. Performs routine and more specialized test procedures. Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology and research areas. Performs teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. Serves as a technical resource. Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required. Provides leadership and guidance to co-workers. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

Other Information

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Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry Science or Biological Science.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

HTL(ASCP) certified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within two years from date of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements

If Bachelor degree plus completion of NAACLS accredited histology program, no years of experience is required.If Bachelor degree in biological or chemical science, one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: UNC REX Healthcare

Organization Unit: Rex Anatomic Pathology

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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