Histotechnologist

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family: - Benefits from Day One - Paid Days Off from Day One - Student Loan Repayment Program Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better. Schedule: Full Time Shift: M-F 6am-2:30pm Location: Hendersonville The community you’ll be caring for: AdventHealth Hendersonville · Convenient access, with locations across Western North Carolina · Beautiful mountain scenery · Plentiful opportunities for outdoor adventurers, including hiking, zip lining and white-water rafting · Historic towns and cities full of specialty shops, art galleries and unique restaurants · Fresh produce available at farmers’ markets and U-picks · Special events to enjoy in every season The role you’ll contribute: Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist. The value you’ll bring to the team: · Assists in training new employees and histology students/interns while providing leadership and mentoring to histotechnicians, fellow histotechnologists, and laboratory support staff to maintain optimal operations and outstanding customer service. · May perform quality control testing, equipment maintenance, identification of problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and troubleshooting practices. · Ensures the analytic accuracy, precision, and sensitivity in test methods. · Maintains established facility and department policies and procedures. · Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens. · Participates in proficiency testing program as assigned. Ensures that proficiency testing deadlines are met and samples are analyzed in the same manner as patient samples. Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: REQUIRED: •Associate's degree in a related field PREFERRED: •Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent •One year of experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED: •In licensure states, must hold licensure as a Histotechnologist for the department or location assignment as applicable to the state -OR – •In non-licensure states, must hold a national certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent as a Histotechnologist unless grandfathered per state requirement This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. Category: Laboratory Organization: AdventHealth Hendersonville Schedule: Full-time Shift: 1 - Day Req ID: 24023610 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.