Histotechnician
novant healthWinston Salem (NC)
About the role
Histotechnician IVPrecision Matters. Purpose Inspires. Join Novant Health as a Histotechnician IV!Behind every accurate diagnosis is a Histotechnician who takes pride in getting every detail right. At Novant Health, our Histotechnician IV team members are highly skilled professionals whose expertise directly impacts patient care. Every tissue sample you prepare helps physicians deliver answers, develop treatment plans, and change lives. If you're an experienced Histotechnician looking to advance your career with an organization that values excellence, innovation, and compassion, we'd love to meet you.
A Day in the life:
Assist pathologists in performing autopsies and gross examination of surgical specimens, ranging from simple biopsies to complex cancer cases.
Photograph specimens for documentation and educational purposes.
Participate in special projects and the evaluation of new techniques.
Provide training and orientation to personnel on equipment and software.
What We're Looking For
Education:
High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last 5 years prior to the date of application for examination. Or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry(must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry or research) laboratory in the U.S., Canada or an accredited laboratory.
Licensure/Certification:
HT Certification from ASCP, required. HTL Certification from ASCP, preferred. Additional Skills (required): All individuals certified ASCP beginning January 1, 2004 must participate and maintain ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) through the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP). New Hire Histotechnicians must obtain certification within 1 year of hire. Knowledge of current medical terminology to perform full range of laboratory tests. Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks and troubleshooting of instrumentation. Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with medical staff regarding laboratory procedures and results. Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests. Skill in anticipating and reacting calmly to emergency situations. Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, hospital staff and the public. Ability to read and understand information about instrumentation in laboratory field. Ability to follow written protocols. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate clearly. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening ID 173849
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