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Histotechnologist

Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga

#Clinical Laboratory #Laboratory Services #Pathology #Accreditation #Reagents #Histopathology #Biological Materials #Microscopic Examination #Histotechnologist

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Prepare biological tissue samples using advanced histologic techniques to assist pathologists in disease diagnosis. Manage quality control, instrument maintenance, and the implementation of new staining technologies.

Requirements summary

Requires a Bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry. Candidates must either complete an accredited Histotechnology program or have one year of full-time histopathology laboratory experience within the last 5 years.

bachelor degreeprofessional certificateQuality ControlTroubleshootingRegulatory CompliancePreventive MaintenanceSpecimen HandlingTissue PreparationPatient Safety GoalsImmunohistochemistryStainingEmbeddingMicrotomyHistologyFixationCoverslippingHistochemistry

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 This role involves advanced histologic techniques to prepare tissue samples for microscopic examination, aiding pathologists in disease diagnosis.
Key responsibilities include receiving and preparing biological materials using accepted histological methods like labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.
The position requires preparing and evaluating necessary stains, reagents, and solutions according to established procedures.
A critical aspect of the role is the ability to independently assess and determine appropriate handling and processing methods for specimens, including complex and difficult samples.
The individual acts as a technical resource, monitoring departmental technical aspects and providing information.
They actively participate in performance improvement programs and are responsible for quality control, preventive maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains to ensure optimal performance.
Adherence to all accreditation and regulatory guidelines, particularly national patient safety goals, is essential.
The role also requires staying informed about new technologies and methods in areas like immunohistochemistry (IHC) and general histochemistry, and assisting with their implementation.
The successful candidate must be able to multitask effectively and work with minimal or no supervision, leveraging their knowledge in pathology, management, education, and relevant regulations.
Job Requirements Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.

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