Histotechnician- PRN
- Full-Time
- Goodyear, AZ
- Cancer Treatment Centers Of America
- Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Job Description
Histotechnician- PRN
Cancer care is all we do
Hope in healing
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA®) takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients' quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard® of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director , the Histotech is responsible for proficiently and accurately performing all routine procedures in orienting, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens to produce slides which will aid pathologist in diagnosis. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing surgical pathology specimens such as FNA's, frozen sections and bone marrows. . The histotech will assist the pathologist(s) following established standards and practices. Assess and assists in the technical and clerical needs of the pathology department for support for regulatory and process improvement initiatives. Implements and utilizes quality management standards in compliance with CAP directives/checklists/protocols. Actively leads and/or participates in process improvement activities and other duties as assigned. This position requires strong teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to our patients.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Accurately accessions all tissue from surgical procedures, bone marrow procedures, frozen sections and FNA procedures . Performs a variety of extremely difficult, delicate and complex tissue handling procedure such as frozen sections for rapid diagnosis of tissue during surgery.
Confirms specimen acceptability and suitability.
Accurately labels specimen and assist pathologist(s) in the gross surgical specimen. Manages the schedule for surgical, frozen and Imaging procedures that require pathology support for fine needle aspirations or biopsies.
Must be proficient in the use of all the equipment and instrumentation in the department related to histology and pathology.
Assists the pathologist and laboratory management as assigned. Performs other duties related to the Histotech position.
Performs small biopsy grossing (will train as applicable).
Ensures all histology policies and procedures are current and up to date.
Orient, embeds, cuts, stains and coverslips tissue blocks according to designated standard operating procedures.
Prepares reagents and stains, including advanced special stains, according to designated standard operating procedures.
Oversees and monitors histology inventory.
Maintains all anatomic pathology equipment and instruments.
Maintains knowledge of current CAP requirements and ensures the laboratory is 24/7 inspection ready.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent - AND- one of the following:
Associate's degree in Histology
OR
Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification
Experience: A minimum of two years experience as a Histotech.
We win together
Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us.
Visit: Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.
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Histotechnician- PRN
Cancer care is all we do
Hope in healing
Cancer Treatment Centers of America® (CTCA®) takes a unique and integrative approach to cancer care. Our patient-centered care model is founded on a commitment to personalized medicine, tailoring a combination of treatments to the needs of each individual patient. At the same time, we support patients' quality of life by offering therapies designed to help them manage the side effects of treatment, addressing their physical, spiritual and emotional needs, so they are better able to stay on their treatment regimens and get back to life. At the core of our whole-person approach is what we call the Mother Standard® of care, so named because it requires that we treat our patients, and one another, like we would want our loved ones to be treated. This innovative approach has earned our hospitals a Best Place to Work distinction and numerous accreditations. Each of us has a stake in the successful outcomes of every patient we treat.
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Laboratory Director , the Histotech is responsible for proficiently and accurately performing all routine procedures in orienting, sectioning, and staining tissue specimens to produce slides which will aid pathologist in diagnosis. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, processing surgical pathology specimens such as FNA's, frozen sections and bone marrows. . The histotech will assist the pathologist(s) following established standards and practices. Assess and assists in the technical and clerical needs of the pathology department for support for regulatory and process improvement initiatives. Implements and utilizes quality management standards in compliance with CAP directives/checklists/protocols. Actively leads and/or participates in process improvement activities and other duties as assigned. This position requires strong teamwork to achieve common goals and meet deadlines to provide quality care to our patients.
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Accurately accessions all tissue from surgical procedures, bone marrow procedures, frozen sections and FNA procedures . Performs a variety of extremely difficult, delicate and complex tissue handling procedure such as frozen sections for rapid diagnosis of tissue during surgery.
Confirms specimen acceptability and suitability.
Accurately labels specimen and assist pathologist(s) in the gross surgical specimen. Manages the schedule for surgical, frozen and Imaging procedures that require pathology support for fine needle aspirations or biopsies.
Must be proficient in the use of all the equipment and instrumentation in the department related to histology and pathology.
Assists the pathologist and laboratory management as assigned. Performs other duties related to the Histotech position.
Performs small biopsy grossing (will train as applicable).
Ensures all histology policies and procedures are current and up to date.
Orient, embeds, cuts, stains and coverslips tissue blocks according to designated standard operating procedures.
Prepares reagents and stains, including advanced special stains, according to designated standard operating procedures.
Oversees and monitors histology inventory.
Maintains all anatomic pathology equipment and instruments.
Maintains knowledge of current CAP requirements and ensures the laboratory is 24/7 inspection ready.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent - AND- one of the following:
Associate's degree in Histology
OR
Histotechnician or Histotechnologist Certification
Experience: A minimum of two years experience as a Histotech.
We win together
Each CTCA employee is a Stakeholder, driven to make a true difference and help win the fight against cancer. Each day is a challenge, but this unique experience comes with rewards that you may never have thought possible. To ensure each team member brings his or her best self, we offer exceptional support and immersive training to encourage your personal and professional growth. If you're ready to be part of something bigger and work with a passionate, dynamic group of care professionals, we invite you to join us.
Visit: Jobs.cancercenter.com to begin your journey.