Histotechnician - Ochsner Health System - PRN

1 week ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health System Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Histotechnician to join our team at Ochsner Health System. As a Histotechnician, you will play a critical role in the preparation and examination of tissue specimens for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

Receive and accession surgical, biopsy, and autopsy specimens for routine tissue processing and subsequent microscopic examination.
Assist pathologists, pathologist assistants, and residents in the gross dissection room and perform special procedures such as special stains and undecalcified bone processing.
Routinely embed tissues in paraffin, cut, stain, and label slides.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an Associate Degree 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 preferred.
1 year of experience in Histopathology laboratory or ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification required.
ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification preferred.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works in a patient care area, works in an area where patients enter, works directly with patients, and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases. Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning, and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

What We Offer

Ochsner Health System is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, pregnancy status, pregnancy-related conditions, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, unemployment status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.

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