Histotechnician
Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Butte
Posted on: May 2, 2025
Job Description:
Job Description:The Registered Histotechnician is a certified
Histotechnician who organizes and manages the flow of anatomic
pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt
through preparation of final diagnostic slides. In addition to
Unregistered Histotechnician responsibilities, the Registered
Histotechnician may provide training and orientation to new team
members and assist with advanced instrument and specimen
troubleshooting.
The Registered Histotechnician supports the laboratory QA program
by monitoring indicators such as quality control, temperatures, and
instrument failures. They also perform instrument maintenance and
troubleshooting and take corrective action when standards are not
met. Caregivers in this role may also assist with surgical
pathology gross examination, dependent on education verification
and site-specific competencies.Job Specifics:
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Shift Details: Monday-Friday, shift time starts at 5am or
7amJob Details:
- Responsible for microtomy, cryotomy and embedding Anatomic
Pathology specimens.
- Utilizes appropriate histology and cytology staining
techniques. Utilizes routine, special and immunohistochemical
staining techniques. Ensures slides are free of artifacts. Ensures
controls exhibit appropriate staining characteristics. Operates
automatic stainers according to written protocols. Recognizes
abnormal staining results and troubleshoots to correct the results.
Completes staining within established turn-around- times. Maintains
an inventory of stains as needed. Employs appropriate coverslipping
of slides and maintains specimen identification integrity through
the processes.
- Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, accuracy,
and completeness. Recognizes basic quality assurance problems and
takes appropriate corrective action. Records and evaluates quality
control data. Identifies and implements solutions to problems as
identified through Quality Assurance, Quality Control or
Performance Improvement Initiatives.
- Assists in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA , CAP and
Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements. Performs
competency testing as required by accreditating agencies. Assists
in performing maintenance per protocol. Troubleshoots
instrumentation as required.
- Documents and communicates information thoroughly and
accurately. Maintains the work area in a clean, neat and functional
manner. Restocks supplies and assists with inventory. Assists with
orientation and training of new associates.
- Performs special projects as assigned. Completes special
projects and tasks within time guidelines and reviews progress with
the section manager as needed. Assists in writing and reviewing new
policy/procedure for the section as needed. Provides education to
others as needed, assists in computer system design, upgrades,
maintenance of database, if required. Participates in learning
activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field of
histology.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides
by service behavior standards.Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate's degree
- HT Certification (ASCP)
- Previous on the job training required Associate's Degree in
Histotechnology Program may substitute for on the job
trainingPreferred Qualifications:
- One (1) year laboratory experiencePhysical Requirements:
- Interact with others by effectively communicating, both orally
and in writing.
- Operate computers and other office equipment requiring the
ability to move fingers and hands.
- See and read computer monitors and documents.
- Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform
work on a computer, telephone, or other equipment.
- May require lifting and transporting objects and office
supplies, bending, kneeling and reaching.Location:St James
HospitalWork City:ButteWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly
Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.58 - $39.49 We care
about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a
wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here .
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Keywords: Intermountain Health, Bozeman , Histotechnician, Other , Butte, Montana
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