Histology Technologist

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, Ingall Memorial Hospital, as a Histology Technologist in the Pathology Lab. In this role as a Histology Technologist, you will be accountable to maintain and promote trust, recognition and respect for the laboratory and hospital by positively interacting with physicians, patients and staff. 

Job Summary 

Under the direction of the Pathologists and Pathology Supervisor and/or Lead, the Histology Technologist is expected to function with minimal supervision; receives and properly processes specimens for the Pathologists in a timely manner; maintains slide files and records; assists the Pathologist with frozen sections/tissue x-ray/diagnosis; functions in a limited capacity in cytology preparation; meets productivity standards and participates in performance improvement initiatives. Their professional practice supports the hospital vision. They are accountable to maintain and promote trust, recognition and respect for the laboratory and hospital by positively interacting with physicians, patients and staff.

Essential Job Functions 

• Helps to ensure stains and supplies are used efficiently and unnecessary waste is minimized

• Communicates with immediate supervisor regularly and keeps him or her informed of problems, complaints, performance issues, supply/quality problems, concerns, workflow.

• Assists in the orientation of new employees to the histology department.

• Immediately notifies pathologist/designated person of error or any potential problem.

• Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively

• Prepares immediate stain on FNA specimens for pathologists when needed

• Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively.

• Performs manual and automated special stains and immuno-histochemical stains as appropriate.

• Capable of performing special rapid/manual staining procedures; i.e,. bone marrow and rapid keratin.

• Operates and maintains equipment in Histology and insures proper functioning of equipment, promptly notifies Department Supervisor of an instrument or reagent malfunction.

• Maintains competency in all areas of department related to histology, specimen packaging and shipping, hazardous materials, and laboratory information systems.

• Adheres to OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA/DNV/CAP/TJC and other accrediting guidelines.

• Other duties as needed.

Required Qualifications 

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Successful completion of a 12 month accredited histotechnology program or equivalent.
• American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in histotechnology or certification from another recognized licensing agency. New graduates must obtain certification within 6 months of their start date.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Ability to remain in a fixed sitting position for long periods of time in an environment that involves inhaling xylene and other fumes.
• A high degree of manual dexterity.
• Computer operating skills.

Position Details 

• Job Type/FTE: Part Time (.5 PTE)
• Shift: Days
• Unit/Department: Lab Pathology
• CBA Code:  Non-Union

Must comply with Ingalls Memorial Hospital's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

Why Join Us

For nearly a century Ingalls Memorial has pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded our network of expert physicians, convenient facilities and scope of service to speed your healing process and help navigate your path to wellness. A skilled Medical Staff and talented employees dedicated to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of illness and injury provide a firm foundation for our reputation for quality. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial is for you. Here at Ingalls, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us!

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