Clinic Histologist - Dermatology & MOHS Surgery

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Sign on Bonus : $5,000.00 sign on bonus available per applicable guidelines (external applicants only)

How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare :

Must be a team player and quick adaptability skills in a fast paced environment; previous lab experience preferred.

• Promotes Carilion's culture of service excellence and quality by implementing and accepting accountability of the service standards : provides excellent service to patients / customers;
• builds strong relationships and team cohesiveness; focuses on quality and positive solutions; communicates respectfully;

demonstrates compassion and understanding in response to patient and customer requests / needs.

Processes tissues specimens, prepares blocks, slides and stains to assist the physician in diagnosis. Maintains smooth daily operation of the laboratory.

Ensures quality and compliance in laboratory operations.

• Processes specimens for gross examination.
• Demonstrates competence in fixation and processing, proper use of tissue processor, instrumentation; maintains proper embedding technique.
• Produces required amount of micron quality slides by proper usage and care of microtome.
• Performs routine H&E stains and limited immuno-stains and special procedures.
• Performs quality frozen sections
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and licensing agencies including Federal and State CLIA, CAP and JCAHO.
• Monitors inventory levels and prepares orders for lab supplies and materials ensuring timely diagnostic turnaround. Researches and makes recommendations for lab equipment.
• Performs clerical work as needed for storing slides and frozen tissues and other laboratory related functions.

What We Require :

Education : High school graduate required. Bachelors preferred. Successful completion of training as a histologist / histotechnician preferred but not required.

Willing to train candidate if previous clinical or pathology lap experience of higher education in lab science.

Experience : O ne year of laboratory experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and / or registration : H.T. ASCP, H.T.L. ASCP preferred.

Other Minimum Qualifications : Must be highly motivated and self-directed. Ability to multitask is essential. Must have excellent organizational skills and computer proficiency.

About Carilion

This is Carilion Clinic ...

An organization where innovation happens, collaboration is expected and ideas are valued. A not-for-profit, mission-driven health system built on progress and partnerships.

A courageous team that is always learning, never discouraged and forever curious.

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., you will find a robust system of award winning hospitals, Level 1 and 3 trauma centers, Level 3 NICU, Institute of Orthopedics and Neurosciences, multi-specialty physician practices, and The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

Carilion is where you can make your own path, make new discoveries and, most importantly, make a difference. Here, in a place where the air is clean, people are kind and life is good.

Make your tomorrow with us.

Requisition Number : 145581

Employment Status : Regular Part Time

Location : Carilion Clinic Dermatology & MOHS Surgery

Shift : Day

Shift Details : Mon-Thurs 8A-3P

Recruiter : HAYLEY F OHL

Recruiter Email : [email protected]

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Carilion Clinic is a drug-free workplace.