Histotechnologist

About the role

• PRN as needed
• Shifts will vary from Monday - Friday
• 0730 - 1530
• Locations to cover sites: Center City Charlotte, Pineville, and Concord locations

Pay Range:

The Histotechnologist is responsible for accessioning specimens; preparing frozen sections, assisting in gross specimen examination, preparing fixed tissue specimens, and cutting, mounting, and staining tissue sections for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Job Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing program or one year from hire date
  or
• Certified HT or HTL (ASCP) and one year of experience is required
  or
• An uncertified HT with a minimum of three years of experience is required

Physical Requirements:

• Works in laboratory with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient blood and body fluids.
• Some latex exposure may be expected.
• Moderate lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and on occasion greater than 25 pounds with assistance.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching.
• Sitting with use of computer for long periods of time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs frozen section preparations within expected time while ensuring tissue is embedded properly, cut accurately, and stained correctly so that diagnosis to clinician can be made promptly.
• Performs routine, special stains, and immune histochemical stains.
• Recognizes deviations from expected results and uses judgment in determining appropriate actions.
• Assists with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned.
• Prepares and organizes tissue specimens and assists in gross examination.
• Prepares specimens to be sent to other laboratories for testing ensuring order accuracy and correct lab is chosen for testing.
• Stores or disposes of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in a neat retrievable manner.
• Completes required daily procedures with accuracy.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.