PATHOLOGY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Hours of Work :

8:00am - 4:00pm

Days Of Week :

Mon - Fri

Work Shift :

PRN (United States of America)

Job Description :

• Your Job:
  
  In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Histology Technician will prepare histology specimens for microscopic examination and analyses by Pathologists.
  
  Your Job Requirements:
  • High school diploma and completion of a Histology Training Program or equivalent on the job Histology training.
  • HT(ASCP) or eligible, or minimum of 3 years full-time employment in a Histology laboratory
  
  Your Job Responsibilities:
  • Communicate clearly and openly
  • Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
  • Be accountable for your performance
  • Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
  • Take initiative for your professional growth
  • Be engaged and eager to build a winning team

• Additional Job DescriptionJob Summary:
  Category B – Employees with patient care impact
  FLSA: Exempt
  
  Job Purpose:
  o Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologists
  o Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician
  
  Supports the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
  
  Age Specific Care Considerations:
  Adult: 18+ years – 35 years
  Adult: 35+ years – 65 years
  Adult: 65+ years
  Children A: 18+ months – 3 years
  Children B: 3+ years – 5 years
  Children C: 5+ years – 12 years
  Children D: 12+ years – 18 years
  Infants: 0 – 18 months
  
  Education:
  High school diploma and completion of a Histology Training Program or equivalent On-the-job Histology training
  
  Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred):
  HT(ASCP) or eligible or minimum of 3 years full-time employment in a Histology laboratory
  
  Related Work Experience and Other Skills:
  New graduate or certified HT work experience
  High level of energy and motivation
  
  Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only):
  Content listed in this section will NOT appear as a job duty on the performance evaluation.
  Identified competencies based on the section of the laboratory
  
  Physical Demands and Work Environment:
  Physical Factors (% of Time):
  •20 - Standing Stationary
  •60 - Standing/Moving About
  •15 – Sitting
  •2 – Climbing
  •20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
  •2 – Kneeling
  •1 – Crawling
  •30 – Reaching
  •90 – Handling
  •90 – Talking
  •0 - Driving
  •15 – Smelling
  
  Hearing (% of Time):
  •100 - Normal Noise Level
  •0 - Occasional Loud Noise
  •0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
  •0 - Constant Low Level Noise
  
  Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):
  •5 - Respiratory Irritants
  •50 - Skin Irritants
  •50 - Allergic Irritants
  •50 - Wet Work – Hands
  •1 - Wet Work – Feed
  •0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
  •0 - Climbing of Ladders
  •0 - Working in High Places
  •50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
  •25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
  •80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
  
  Carrying (% of Time):
  •50 - Up to 10 Lbs
  •30 - 10-20 Lbs
  •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
  •10 - 50-100 Lbs
  •0 - 100+ Lbs
  
  Lifting (% of Time):
  •45 - Up to 10 Lbs
  •30 - 10-20 Lbs
  •10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
  •10 - 50-100 Lbs
  •0 - 100+ Lbs
  
  Push/Pull (% of Time):
  •10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
  •10 - 10-20 Lbs
  •30 - 20-50 Lbs
  •10 - 50-100 Lbs
  •10 - 100+ Lbs
  
  Visual Demands (Yes or No):
  •Yes/No - Vision Essential
  •Yes/No - Vision Not Essential
  
  Environmental Demands (% of Time):
  •100 – Indoor
  •0 – Outdoor
  •0 - Hot Environment
  •0 - Cold Environment
  Other (% of Time):
  •10 - Visual Strain
  
  Job Roles:
  Essential Duties
  
  1. Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
  • Following hospital policies and procedures (attendance, dress code, etc.)
  • Following departmental policies, guidelines and procedures
  • Contributing to the overall quality of services, standards of performance and department reputation
  • Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures
  • Follows scope of practice and legal consequences
  15%
  
  2. Creates and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers and facility.
  • Demonstrating through practice, principles of Infection Control and Universal Precautions, adherence to OSHA standards, Hazardous Material Guidelines, Red Rules Compliance, JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and CAP patient safety goals
  • Safeguarding