Histotechnician

UnityPoint Health

USD $22.22/Hr.-USD $33.34/Hr.

paid time off, 401(k)

United States, Iowa, Sioux City

2720 Stone Park Boulevard (Show on map)

Nov 19, 2024

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's Hospital

Full-Time Days

M-F 5:30am-2pm

$5,000.00 Sign on Bonus to Qualified Applicants!

As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional knowledge and skills in the provision and management specimens in the Histology and Cytology Department. Maintains a practice environment that reflects the UnityPoint Focus Values, College of American Pathologist standards, and UPH-St. Luke's Medical Laboratory Standards and Policies.

Why UnityPoint Health?

Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Identifies and logs specimens.
Prepares cytology specimens.
Assists pathologists in preparation of tissue specimens for gross examination.
Assists with and performs frozen sections.
Blocks tissues and prepares microscopic slides.
Performs special stains on designated slides.
Assists in quality control.
Performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
Performs clerical activities which include, but are not limited to, locating patient history cards and slides and filing information and slides.

Development & Patient Education

Continues professional development and involvement in professional activities that enhances Laboratory practice by sharing knowledge through networking and research.
Consults appropriate resources within the hospital to provide specialized education.
Demonstrates knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, JCAHO, DNV, OSHA, CAP and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.
Is knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns reported by department staff related to compliance.

Qualifications

	Minimum Requirements Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.	Preferred or Specialized Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education:	Completion of CAHEA accredited Histotechnology Program or Associate Degree in related science plus 1 year internship.	BS degree preferred
Experience:		Prefer one (1) year of hospital clinical experience or demonstrated clinical efficiency.
License(s)/Certification(s):	Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.	ASCP certification in Histology.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:	Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English. Multicultural sensitivity. Microsoft Office - basic computer skills. Customer/patient focused. Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions. Skills: Machines: Tissue processor, Embedding unit, Microtome, Cryostat, Cytocentrifuge, Ventana IHC, Ventana Special Stainer, Microsoft Computer

Other:

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

Work may occasionally require travel to other UPH facilities. May drive a UPH vehicle, rental or own vehicle.

Area of Interest: Laboratory;
FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
Department: Histology/Cytology- SLRMC;
Shift: Mon-Fri 5:30 am - 2 pm;
Job ID: 156220;