Histo Technician Non Certified

Carle Health

United States, Illinois, Normal

1304 Franklin Avenue (Show on map)

Jan 18, 2025

Overview

The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological tasks including microtomy, embedding, and special staining procedures in preparing specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. When necessary, will assist the Pathologist with grossing of specimens, preparing them for processing by ensuring proper labeling and accessioning of all submitted specimens. They ensure correct charging and documentation for each specific case, i.e. number of blocks, slides and labels. Assists with frozen sections.

Qualifications

License/Certifications:

Education:
H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Other Knowledge/Skills:

Responsibilities

Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, slides, and blocks.
Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing requirements.
Retrieves all specimens from various hospital departments as needed, consistently demonstrates competence in preparing specimens for grossing by receiving, accession, organize, number, label patient containers and print cassettes per protocol. Maintaining specimen integrity with shared specimens in the clinical lab.
Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, slides and blocks. Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing requirements. Register outreach account for specimens in computer utilizing knowledge of LIS and HIS. Performs special stains, assists with radiology procedures, frozen sections and cytological preparations as needed, in accordance with established procedures. Maintains a clean and safe work area. Keeping the gross area free of tissue fluid and debris. Follows established laboratory safety procedures in accordance with those of regulatory bodies. Perform and document required instrument maintenance, completing department logs and integrity of all stains. Record Quality Control data per policy. Assists with troubleshooting technical problems, or notifying appropriate personnel for assistance. Maintains and monitors daily supplies, ensures proper labeling and stores supplies appropriately, monitors for outdates and notifies leader when supplies are needed. Appropriately files slides and blocks. Organizes retained surgical specimens for shelf storage until appropriate time for disposal. Retrieves all specimens from various hospital departments as needed, consistently demonstrates competence in preparing specimens for grossing by receiving, accession, organize, number, label patient containers and print cassettes per protocol. Maintaining specimen integrity with shared specimens in the clinical lab.
About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $25.81per hour - $43.1per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.
Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.