It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - MadisonWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!Position Specific Information:FT 40 hours Day Shift – 7:30am to 4pm Mon – Fri (No weekends – No Holidays)Specific requirement for this role: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience and educate - Three years’ experience as a HT/HTLHT/HTL certification required - QIHC – preferred, not requiredOur CultureAt SSM Health, we bring together and cultivate exceptional people. When our employees thrive, so does our healing Mission.We are committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.Our OpportunitiesSSM Health offers competitive pay, and we always take into account your relevant work experience.Benefits are offered for full-time and part-time positions!
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
Tuition Reimbursement
Income based medical insurance premium discounts.
HSA/FSA options
Short and Long-Term Disability
Generous PTO
403b/401k retirement plans
Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!
Employee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergencies.
Commitment to caring through philanthropy, volunteer opportunities, and PTO donation program.
At SSM Health, you can expect a work environment where:Employees feel valued, respected, and free to express themselves.Each employee finds meaning in work, leveraging skills and talents toward a greater purpose.Teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, while management is supportive.Please fill out your application today.Job Summary:Under general direction, prepare histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. Histology is the study of the form of structures seen under the microscope.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures. Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
Performs embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
Performs basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
Maintains equipment in Histology as required. Performs calibration and troubleshooting on test systems and instruments.
Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work. Examines slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
Develops new procedures and techniques as requested. Maintains a procedures manual and reviews and revises it as needed.
Performs staff competencies and technical assessments.
May complete High Complexity Testing as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489.
Analyzes and records data.
Performs administrative and clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing and registering patients. Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.
REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin
Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:3407000007 Lab - Surgical PathScheduled Weekly Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status , or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. (https://www.ssmhealth.com/privacy-notices-terms-of-use/non-discrimination?ga=2.205881493.704955970.1667719643-240470506.1667719643)
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