Histotechnician/Histotechnologist
Sonic Healthcare USA

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Quality is in our DNA -- is it in yours?

You are a superhero when it comes to patient specimens. You've got problem-solving instincts, a passion for patient care, and the drive to keep things running smoothly. You're also looking for great benefits, the support of an all-star team, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Join our front line of #HealthcareHeroes! Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of our communities as a leader in clinical laboratory solutions.

Location: Birmingham, Alabama

Hours: 5:00 pm - 1:30 am (negotiable and subject to change)

Days: Monday - Friday

Full Time/Benefit Eligible

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for performing routine and non-routine fixing, embedding, mounting, microtomy and staining of tissue sections for microscopic evaluation by pathologist for the establishment and confirmation of patient diagnosis.

• Orient specimens properly while embedding at departmental rate.
• Cut and mount paraffin sections at departmental rate. To include, routine, recuts and special stains.
• Coverslip slides using the automatic cover-slipper or by manual methods.
• Routinely check and verify, using block/slide tracking system, case numbers match blocks and slides.
• Operate automated and semi-automated equipment, such as stainer and processors according to standard operating procedures.
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of routine H&E staining utilizing the theories and principles.

All you need is:

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Bachelors of Science degree and completion of histotechnology program preferred.
• Certification as a histotechnician (HT) or histotechnologist (HTL) by American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) preferred.
• State licensure, if applicable.

Company:

Sonic Anatomic Pathology

We'll give you:

• Appreciation for your work
• A feeling of satisfaction that you've helped people
• Opportunity to grow in your profession
• Free lab services for you and your dependents
• Work-life balance, including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
• A sense of belonging - we're a community!

We also want you to know:

This role will have routine access to Protected Health Information (PHI). Employees will be trained on reasonable safeguards and are expected to maintain strict confidentiality, as well as abide by all applicable privacy and security standards. Employees are expected only to access PHI when it is required to fulfill job duties.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Job Category:
Laboratory Operations

Company:
Cunningham Pathology LLC

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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