Histologic Technician General Lab Full-Time

The histologic technician is responsible for accessing and processing tissue and cytological specimens for examination by a pathologist. Performs other duties assigned by department management according to policies and procedures and the mission of Womans Hospital.

Requirements:

• 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry or an associates degree from an accredited college or university with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
• One year of full-time experience in histology.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and properly labels reagents as necessary.
• Maintains laboratory equipment in accordance with manufacturers or departmental policies.
• Maintains worksheets daily.
• Performs quality control procedures and records results noting any corrective action if needed.
• Answers phone promptly; handles inquiries courteously and expeditiously.
• Monitors supply inventory for department.
• Performs laboratory procedures on specimens under appropriate supervision.
• Collects specimens using proper techniques.
• Orders charges or reports laboratory tests through the computer system.
• Maintains worksheets in accordance with laboratory section procedure.
• Prepares tissue slides and cytology specimens (including frozen sections) by fixation embedding cutting mounting and staining in accordance with departmental policy.
• Accurately records and logs specimens and stores them appropriately.
• Files and retrieves slides and paraffin blocks.
• Assists pathologist with frozen sections.
• Any other duties as assigned by Womans Hospital.

Schedule:

Monday Friday

5:00 AM 1:30 PM

Pay Range:

Hourly/Non-Exempt

$20.82 $30.19 (Non-Certified)

$25.20 $36.54 (ASCP Certified)

A Work Experience with Purpose

Womans is one of the largest specialty hospitals in the country dedicated to the care of women and infants.Nationally recognizedfor exceptional patient care innovative programs and a supportive work environment we consistently exceed state and national benchmarks for patient satisfactiona reflection of our commitment to those we serve.

Were home to Louisianas largest delivery service and perform thousands of procedures annually including over 8500 surgeries and 35000 breast procedures. Womans was the first hospital in the Baton Rouge area to earn Magnet designation for nursing excellence and were honored to be named one of Modern Healthcares Best Places to Work in Healthcare year after year.

We are proud of the care our staff provides to patientsand to one anotherevery day.

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Womans Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation age disability genetic information veteran status national origin gender identity and/or expression marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

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