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Histology Tech - PRN - Primary Children's Med
General Info
Employer: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Type: - Medical Technologies/Labs
Salary Range: $16.54/hr + DOE
Experience Required: 0-1 year
Description
The anatomic pathology technician organizes and manages flow of anatomic pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt through preparation of final diagnostic slides. Procedures include, but are not limited to: acting as a technical resource for physicians and hospital personnel for specimen submission and special handling and testing, gross examination of specific types of specimens for special procedures, assisting at autopsy, preparing tissue samples for diagnosis by the pathologist (routine histology, special stains, frozen sections, touch imprints, bone marrow, preparation and send out tissue samples for reference laboratory tests, maintenance of space, equipment and supplies for autopsy and surgical pathology, maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment, filing and maintenance of slides, blocks and other specimens, on call-coverage of autopsies.
Qualifications
This position requires training in an accredited school of histotechnology and/or a minimum of one year applicable experience. Must be eligible for Histology Tech HT (ASCP) certification after work experience hours completed. Without completed Histology coursework, 5-10 years of experience in the field is preferred. Must feel comfortable working with bodily fluids and all job-related chemicals and procedures as mentioned in job description.