Histotechnologist, 1st Shift, PRN - UofL Health

Job Title: Histotechnologist

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way   Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: 1st Shift  PRN

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The Histotechnologist shall have extensive knowledge in processing, mounting, cutting and staining of tissue sections.  The ability to organize work so that procedures are completed within established turn-around times is essential.  They shall assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining laboratory standards in accordance with accrediting bodies. The employee must show good judgment with attention to details as well as respect for patient confidentiality.  The employee may assist in the training of other histotechnologists, laboratory assistants, residents, and others.  The Histotechnologist must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests, and other employees.  The employee shall actively support the policies of the laboratory and hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintains readiness of frozen section, grossing space, and autopsy rooms
• Monitors frozen section quality and turnaround time.
• Maintains adequate supply levels for department.
• May have technical oversight of lab assistants in ULH pathology department and assists with their training and competency.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and checked for completeness prior to transport.
• Works with OR and other departments submitting specimens to make sure submission requirements are met and maintained.
• Completes all education and licensure requirements in advance of the due date.
• Ensures that all laboratory functions are consistent with Hospital Compliance guidelines.
• Ensures that all questionable specimen orders are resolved prior to transport.
• Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes.
• May provides technical direction, training, and education to lab assistants, students, residents, fellows and other employees.
• Performs kidney biopsy adequacy, frozen sections, and can assist with autopsies if needed.
• Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals.
• Assures appropriate procedures are followed in specimen processing, tissue quality and staining. Troubleshoots as necessary. 

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science Required
• HTL certification or equivalent required. Individuals who are newly ASCP certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of lab experience as a Histotechnologist (preferred)

 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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