Part Time Histology Technician

Managed Care StaffersPeoria, IL, US

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Job Description

Part Time Histology Technician at Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria

OSF HealthCare is an integrated health system that employs more than 23,600 mission partners in 147 locations. They are seeking a histology technician at their medical center in Peoria, IL.

This is a regularly scheduled job with a start time of 7am. The employee would be working about 20 hours per week and have rotating weekends and holidays (rarely). This direct hire position is intended to start in mid-October.

Job Responsibilities

Prepares fixed and frozen section specimens for pathologists according to lab procedure
Identifies and logs specimens received and releases them
Assists pathologist with gross examination and autopsy specimens
Assists pathologist with autopsy as required
Prepares and maintains solutions and reagents as needed
Catalogues and files slides and maintain records of activities / quality assurance performed
Prepares referred specimens for outside consultation and receive / process results
Performs simple routine maintenance on equipment
Instructs histology students, lab assistants, and new employees as needed
Involved in the continues improvement efforts in the center

Requirements of the position :

Associate degree in a science related field required; bachelor’s degree preferred

Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program (within a year of employment)

Certification by Board of Registry of American Society of Clinical Pathologists (within a year of employment)

Approx 1 to 3 months on the job experience

Preferred skills

Technical expertise necessary in order to interpret tests, recognize abnormal test results, validate and optimize new testing platforms.

Analytical skills necessary to interpret and determine appropriate specimen preparation method, and to evaluate suitability of slides and stains produced.

Ability to work on several projects at one time with good organizational skills, judgment and technical skills.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively and communicate with patients and other health care professionals. High level of professionalism and skillful performance in stressful situations.

If you or anyone you know is interested, qualified, and immediately available, please send an updated resume to brandeed@managedcarestaffers.com for immediate review and consideration.

Company Description

We are employment specialists who have worked in heath care and managed care industry for over a total of 25 years. We staff temp, temp to hire, and direct hire placements

Company Description

We are employment specialists who have worked in heath care and managed care industry for over a total of 25 years. We staff temp, temp to hire, and direct hire placements

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Histology Technician • Peoria, IL, US