DescriptionThis position is eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Program Incentives!The Commitment Incentive of $10,000 for two (2) years or a Loan Tuition Forgiveness of $15,000 for four (4) years are available for full time new hires. To learn more on the incentive program guidelines and eligible positions, please visit: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/lab-incentive-programBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary :Rex Anatomic Pathology is hiring a Histotechnologist to join their team! The Histotechnologist performs a variety of the more specialized medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. The primary work involves preparation of tissue samples, which enable pathologist to determine the cause of death, cause and degree of disease of patient and the course of treatment. This position is eligible for night shift differentials!Responsibilities :
Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow.
Participates on teams or performs special projects/assignments.
Performs quality control and equipment maintenance.
Performs routine and more specialized test procedures. Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology and research areas.
Performs teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. Serves as a technical resource.
Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required.
Provides leadership and guidance to co-workers.
Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results.
Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.
Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry Science or Biological Science.Licensure/Certification Requirements:● HTL(ASCP) certified by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within two years from date of hire.Professional Experience Requirements:● If Bachelor degree plus completion of NAACLS accredited histology program, no years of experience is required.● If Bachelor degree in biological or chemical science, one (1) year of relevant laboratory experience.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: UNC REX HealthcareOrganization Unit: Rex Anatomic PathologyWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $24.13 - $34.70 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Night JobLocation of Job: US:NC:RaleighExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [email protected] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.