Histology Technician (Certified)

Job description

Current Saint Francis Employees - Please click HERE to login and apply. Full Time: Job Summary: Prepares and stains surgical pathology specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent in a related biological/chemical science from an accredited college or university. Licensure, Registration and/or Certification: Must have passed national certification exam as a laboratory scientist that is accredited by an approved agency. Work Experience: 6 months laboratory experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: PC skills needed for efficient computer utilization. Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Ability to organize work in an effective and efficient manner. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Embeds, cuts and stains pathology specimens and prepares frozen sections according to procedure. Solves complex problems as they occur, makes decisions regarding possible specimen discrepancies. Develop and establish procedures to prepare and stain pathology specimens. Trains Histology Technicians in Histology procedures. Establish and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment as well as ide...