Histology Technician- Full Time Days- St Mary Medical Center

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Accession specimens when needed, assist Pathologist with grossing of surgical specimens, embed tissues and cut fixed specimens for permanent tissue slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist for accurate diagnosis. Perform special stains and IHC stains as well. Assists with Frozen sections for immediate preliminary diagnosis of patients in the OR. Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments in the department. Cross trained to assist in onsite FNA procedures. Demonstrates adequate knowledge of appropriate functions Follows Hospital Policies. Demonstrates ability to adequately use departmental downtime procedure Recognizes specific problems and takes appropriate action in accordance with departmental policy Maintains system security appropriately addressing transactions on the error log Consistently demonstrates team work Properly identifies out patients by verbal confirmation Properly identifies the inpatients using the hospital identification wristband Properly identifies patients for Blood Bank procedures using the Blood Bank identification wristband Properly identifies patients and adequately performs venipunctures and/or skin punctures. Uses appropriate aseptic technique to draw blood cultures Clearly and accurately labels all specimens immediately after venipuncture and completes necessary documentation Evaluates specimen adequacy Receives specimens in the computer and delivers them to the appropriate department Monitors inventory levels and follows appropriate protocol for re-ordering supplies Deletes or cancels orders as necessary with full documentation of reason Collates requests, answers the telephone, delivers specimens to appropriate department and operates the pneumatic tube Always demonstrates proper telephone etiquette Consistently assumes responsibility for calls, correctly answers questions, directs inquiries and takes messages Adapts work schedule to meet emergency staffing needs Is responsive, courteous, respectful and cooperative in completing tasks Performs other related duties as required Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.