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Histology Technician

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

#Healthcare #Laboratory Services #Pathology #Histology #Histotechnician #Biological Materials #Staining #Microtomy #Embedding

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Prepare patient samples and biological materials using histological techniques for histopathological diagnosis by pathologists. Perform quality control, instrument maintenance, and ensure adherence to CAP and regulatory guidelines.

Requirements summary

Requires completion of an accredited Histotechnician program or a combination of specific college credits in biology/chemistry and relevant laboratory experience. Candidates must be HT(ASCP) registered or eligible, or possess ten years of routine histology experience.

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Job description

Where You’ll Work CommonSpirit Memorial is an award-winning, not-for-profit, faith-based health care organization dedicated to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ.
Founded by the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we offer a comprehensive continuum of care, from preventative and primary care to acute hospital services specializing in cancer, cardiac, neuroscience, stroke, and orthopedic services.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us top prestigious recognition repeatedly from U.S.
News and World Report, PINC AI™, CMS, Healthgrades®, Leapfrog, and most recently as one of the Best Places to Work in Tennessee.
We are proud to serve Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia with the expertise of 4,700 employees and nearly 500 affiliated physicians.
Job Summary and Responsibilities Full time- 2nd Shift Supports the mission and vision of CHI Health by preparing patient samples for the examination and histopathological diagnosis of disease states and other abnormalities by Pathologists and Pathology Residents.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.
Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.
Follows all CAP and regulatory guidelines, demonstrating consistent adherence to national patient safety goals.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Job Requirements Histotechnician must satisfy one of the following: 1.
Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician progam.
2.
High School diploma and at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) hours of credit from a college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (8 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) or an associate degree from a college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years in all of the following areas: fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing, and staining.

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