Histology Technician jobs in Owensboro, KY
Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Histology Technician
- Owensboro
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Owensboro, KY
FULL_TIME
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Summary
Job Summary
Performs complex testing on a wide variety of tissue to produce high quality microscopic slides for diagnosis and treatment of diseases.Job Responsibilities- Assists in delivery of physician reports via phone or internal distribution. Copies and distributes pathology reports and mails out report copies and slides for consultation according to protocol.
- Maintains accurate and complete records for all histology testing, quality control, and results.
- Performs pertinent quality control procedures to validate test results.
- Verifies accuracy of specimen identity and test order.
- Files all slides and tissue blocks according to procedure.
- Maintains adequate supply inventories by rotating stock and checking for expiration dates.
- Prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedures.
- Transports and processes tissue specimens for embedding, staining, cover slipping, and labeling according to procedures.
- Performs frozen sections on specimens selected by physicians or pathologists.
- Transports and processes histology specimens according to procedures.
- May perform grossing procedures once competency and training has been completed.
Qualifications- High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher required upon hire
- No experience required
- No licensure/certification/registration required
Skills and Attributes- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Sitting: Frequently
- Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Lifting 25-75 lbs: Never
- Lifting over 75 lbs: Never
- Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Carrying 25-75 lbs: Never
- Carrying over 75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Rarely
- Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Never
- Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Never
- Climbing: Rarely
- Bending/Stooping: Rarely
- Kneeling: Rarely
- Crouching/Crawling: Rarely
- Reaching: Occasionally
- Talking: Frequently
- Hearing: Occasionally
- Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Never
- Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
- Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
- Running: Never
- Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
- Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
- Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service. - 1 Month Ago
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- Clean Harbors
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FULL_TIME
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Owensboro, KY
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Owensboro, KY
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Travel CT Technologist - $2,452 per week
- Stability Healthcare
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- IntellaPro is seeking a travel Histology Technician for a travel job in Hartford, Kentucky. Job Description & Requiremen...
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Hartford, KY
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About Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Daviess County, Kentucky, United States. It is the fourth-largest city in the state by population. Owensboro is located on U.S. Route 60 about 107 miles (172 km) southwest of Louisville, and is the principal city of the Owensboro metropolitan area. The 2015 population was 59,042.[not in citation given] The metropolitan population was estimated at 116,506.
Owensboro is located at 37°45′28″N 87°7′6″W / 37.75778°N 87.11833°W / 37.75778; -87.11833 (37.757748, −87.118390), at the crook of a bend in the Ohio River. Owensboro is 37 mile...
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Income Estimation for Histology Technician jobs
$51,864 to $63,630
Owensboro, Kentucky area prices
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What does a Histology Technician do?
Histology Technician in Saginaw, MI
A histology technician prepares the tissue, cuts it, adheres it to slides, stains it, and cover slips the slides for diagnosis by a pathologist.
December 25, 2019
Histology Technician in Appleton, WI
It's possible for a histology technician to learn entirely on the job, but that's rare.
December 20, 2019
Histology Technician in Lexington, KY
Provided comprehensive histology support for up to 25 pathologists at a Central Texas lab, including processing samples, performing a variety of tests, and maintaining and calibrating complex equipment.
December 06, 2019