Histotechnologist - 1st Shift | Free Tuition to UofL!

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital
Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville KY 40202
Shift Options: 1st Shift Full Time
Sign on bonus available

Job Summary

The Histotechnologist shall have extensive knowledge in processing, mounting, cutting and staining of tissue sections. The ability to organize work so that procedures are completed within established turn-around times is essential. They shall assist the Pathology Manager in maintaining laboratory standards in accordance with accrediting bodies. The employee must show good judgment with attention to details as well as respect for patient confidentiality. The employee may assist in the training of other histotechnologists, laboratory assistants, residents, and others. The Histotechnologist must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests, and other employees. The employee shall actively support the policies of the laboratory and hospital.

Responsibilities

• Maintains readiness of frozen section, grossing space, and autopsy rooms
• Monitors frozen section quality and turnaround time.
• Maintains adequate supply levels for department.
• May have technical oversight of lab assistants in ULH pathology department and assists with their training and competency.
• Ensures specimens are properly labeled and checked for completeness prior to transport.
• Works with OR and other departments submitting specimens to make sure submission requirements are met and maintained.
• Completes all education and licensure requirements in advance of the due date.
• Ensures that all laboratory functions are consistent with Hospital Compliance guidelines.
• Ensures that all questionable specimen orders are resolved prior to transport.
• Recommends and implements improvements necessary to achieve operational goals and to improve patient outcomes.
• May provides technical direction, training, and education to lab assistants, students, residents, fellows and other employees.
• Performs kidney biopsy adequacy, frozen sections, and can assist with autopsies if needed.
• Demonstrates comprehension of all procedures within the department as defined in the Procedure Manuals.
• Assures appropriate procedures are followed in specimen processing, tissue quality and staining. Troubleshoots as necessary.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Science Required
• HTL or HT certification or equivalent required. Individuals who are newly ASCP certified beginning January 2004 must participate in the BOR Certification Maintenance Program.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of lab experience as a Histotechnologist (preferred)

About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with nine hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital. Affiliated with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, UofL Health is committed to providing patients with access to the most advanced care available. This includes clinical trials, collaboration on research and the development of new technologies to both save and improve lives. With more than 13,000 team members – physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care. For more information on UofL Health, go to www.uoflhealth.org.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $29.36 - $45.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Incentive pay type:

• Signing bonus

Medical specialties:

• Pathology

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40202: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person