Histology Technologist

Location:

Lockport Hours:

Full-Time. 40 hours per week.

Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.

Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark

Holistic benefits designed to help our team members flourish in all aspects of their lives, including: Comprehensive medical and prescription drug benefits that include medical coverage at 100% (after deductible) when utilizing a Duly provider. $5,250 Tuition Reimbursement per year. 40 hours paid volunteer time off. A culture committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Impact 12 Weeks parental leave at 100% pay and a financial benefit for adoption and surrogacy for non-physician team members. 401(k) Match Profit-sharing program Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary? Under the guidance of the Histology Supervisor, the Histology Technologist properly maintains the daily workload of the histology department. This position requires that the individual be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA regulations. The qualified individual must be meticulous and methodical in practices, due to the often small, irretrievable nature of the specimens processed in a histology laboratory. It is the responsibility of the laboratory director to determine whether an individual’s education, training and experience satisfied the requirements herein.

Responsibilities

The Journeys and Adventures that Await: Histologist must demonstrate technical competency including the following categories a. Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol b. Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomy c. Grossing/dissecting patient samples with care according to the established protocol d. Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performed e. Performs IHC staining with proper quality control. f. Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures Clerical components of the Histology lab promote proper communication and chain of custody within Duly and other Medical Institutions a. Maintenance logs are filled out daily to ensure machines are working at optimal function and at the proper laboratory conditions RL6 investigation and support. a. Effectively reports and investigates patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility b. Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriate c. Responsible for investigating issues such as turn-around-times with the lab, problems receiving supplies, patient issues and concerns, and will be responsible for forwarding these issues to the correct leadership

Qualifications

The Experiences You Bring: Histology Technologist (HTL) preferred Histology Laboratory Technician (HT) preferred Issued by (Governing Body) ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology Associate or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or related discipline. Field of Study Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation). United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript We accept new graduates from histology programs Previous experience in a hospital or reference laboratory a plus Certification preferred within 1 year of hire date.