Histology Technician

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WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career

JOB SUMMARY
Works under general supervision to provide technical skills for performance of basic to complex laboratory procedures.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM -2:30 PM. Possible rotating holidays and weekends.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma

• Experience
  1 year Experience working in Histology lab.

Preferred

• Licenses and Certifications
  (HT) HISTOLOGIC TECHNICIAN required or 2 years working in clinical histology laboratory as FT Histotech

JOB DUTIES

• Performs processing cutting, embedding, staining and cover slipping according to and without deviation from established laboratory policies and procedures.
• Recognizes deviation from expected results. Analyzes and corrects problems according to procedure. Demonstrates problem solving skills and critical thinking abilities. Performs QC documentation, instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Demonstrates ongoing competency skills by successfully completing assigned proficiency testing, annual competency updates and annual performance improvement activity. Masters new techniques quickly and efficiently.
• Ensures smooth workflow in all areas of pathology. Meets all expectations for turnaround time, pending test reports, qc review, inventory, new employee orientation and training, customer service, multi-task ability, and computer entry.
• Exhibits efficient use of time and resources. Reports for work on assigned days at assigned times. Coordinates daily tasks to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Performs special projects such as evaluation of new reagents, procedures, tests. Serves on committees and task forces. Keeps work area neat and clean. Maintains professional appearance at all times.
• Achieves minimum of ten (10) continuing education hours annually. Seeks knowledge in and outside of functional area.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned. 'Duties performed may include one or more of the following core functions: a) Directly interacting with or caring for patients; b) Directly interacting with or caring for human-subjects research participants; c) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting patient records (including patient financial records); or d) Regularly maintaining, modifying, releasing, or similarly affecting human-subjects research records.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

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