Part Time Histology Technologist

• Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses.
• Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care.
• Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume.
• Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member.
• Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring.
• Connecting.
• Growing together.
• Primary Responsibilities: Performs various procedures and tests following established protocols, including the most complex for an assigned area.
• Refers to supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the performance and interpretation of complex or unusual tests and procedures Establishes requirements/needs of a working laboratory, acquiring and maintaining par levels of dyes, stains, other solutions, and necessary equipment.
• Organizes and maintains the laboratory and chemical supplies in a manner consistent with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other standard procedures for proper laboratory function and safety Performs all routine procedures and required quality control; ensures proper and professional accessioning of human tissue specimens, accurate and timely logging of such specimens, and preparation and presentation of same with the technical expertise required for microscopic examination by the surgeon Prepares human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; performs specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine if the sections have been properly prepared and stained Cleans, maintains, and calibrates all laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens; reads and interprets histographic displays (maps) and properly labels specimens Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed Regular, reliable and predicable attendance is required This is a one day position per week (Monday)

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.