DE - Histotechnologist - Dover

Mobile Health Team Inc. a staffing agency has an opening for a permanent fulltime Histotechnologist position. We are looking for someone with a passion for people.

Location: Dover DE 19901

Start Date: 10/3/2024

Shift: Varies Full Time

Salary: $61000.00 to $97000.00

Our employee benefits include:

• Flexible health insurance benefits through our Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Dental and Vision.
• Basic and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Child Care Center
• Dependent life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees with personal and/or workrelated challenges
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) healthcare and dependent daycare
• Short and longterm disability coverage
• Choice of retirement savings plans including 410(k) and 403(b)

The Histotechnologist prepares slides for histologic and cytologic diagnosis utilizing paraffin frozen section microtomy cytospin and other appropriate techniques. Prepares and performs routine and special stains and histochemical procedures. Performs data entry and maintains records such as accession logs workload and quality control. Maintains slide and block files matches slides and reports and troubleshoots and resolves inquiries and problems. The Histotechnician may assist the Pathologist with autopsies and by performing gross descriptions on specific surgical specimens. Under the general supervision of a Section Supervisor and/or Pathologist the Histology Technician performs all histology procedures in a prompt accurate and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents all tasks and procedures in compliance with all personal and section accreditation standards from JC and state/federal licensure while maintaining accuracy in all job functions. Identifies investigates determines and implements necessary corrective action and communicates appropriately all unusual/unexpected results or situations. Consult appropriate personnel regarding all difficulties technical questions or unresolved problems.
• Performs all tasks procedures and documentation within laboratory standards for timeliness without reminders. Follows through on all tests procedures assignments or tasks left from the previous shift and reports any incomplete assignments to ensure work is completed without interruption of service.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility by utilizing supplies appropriately to avoid wastage. Replace all supplies used during the shift to ensure volumes are sufficient for the following shift. Recognizes low inventory situations and alerts appropriate personnel promptly. Inventories and/or orders section supplies to ensure adequate stock is available as assigned by/or in the absence of the supervisor.
• Assists coworkers at all times with any difficult procedures/problems including heavy workload. Provides instruction on new methods and instrumentation. Trains new employees and students. Documents all instruction completed on assigned employees training outlines accurately and completely before the end of the shift.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION

Experience:

• 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory preferred

Education:

• Histotechnology Certificate Program; Route 2. At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both) or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry(must include credit hours in both) AND oneyear fulltime acceptable experience in a histopathology (clinical veterinary industry or research) laboratory in the U.S. Canada or an accredited laboratory* within the last ten years. Route 3: On the Job training for incumbents in positions before 2005.

Licenses Certifications and Registration:

• Must be a Certified Histotechnician

Mobile Health Team Inc is a workforce solutions company. We match experienced healthcare professionals with temporary or permanent positions globally. Our mission is clear to bridge the staffing gap in the healthcare industry by creating and maintaining longterm working relationships with clients and healthcare professionals. We specialize in temporary and permanent placements in order to meet our clients needs.