Histo Tech Non-Certified

Overview

 

 

Located in Gadsden, Alabama, Riverview Regional Medical Center is a 281-bed acute-care hospital serving more than 350,000 residents in Etowah and surrounding counties. A full range of services and programs are offered, including the only accredited Cath Lab in Northeast Alabama, Sleep Lab, Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center, and the Women's Diagnostic Imaging Center. Riverview Regional Medical Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is rated among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for patient safety. Riverview is also the area’s highest rated hospital, receiving Four-Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS). Originally named Holy Name of Jesus Hospital, Riverview Regional Medical Center was founded in 1917 by the Sisters of the Missionary Servants of the Most Blessed Trinity.  To learn more about Riverview Regional Medical Center and the services it provides, visit www.riverviewregional.com.

 

Benefits Statement

We offer:

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits plan: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K
• Substantial PTO
• Continuing Educational Opportunities
• Collaborative work teams & cohorts
• …and much more!

We would love to have you on our Team!

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Responsibilities

Shift: 6:00AM - 2:30PM

 

Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by the Laboratory Director or licensed designee (Business and Professions Code 1269).

 

The duties of the Histotechnician consist of but are not limited to:

1) preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist through the use of a microtomy, special staining, histochemistry, and other appropriate techniques in accordance with the Pathology policy and procedures

2) must be versed in a range of procedures including processing, cutting, embedding of all types of tissue and body fluid samples

3) the performance of routine and special staining procedures

4) knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures if applicable to job duties

5) use and maintenance of histology equipment

6) maintenance of manuals, logs and files appropriate to the department

7) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

Minimum 1 year experience as a Histotechnician (Non-Certified) required.

Certified Histotechnician (HT/ASCP) - preferred.

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