Histotechnician - Anatomic Pathology

Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls, NY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.33–$37 Per Hour
SKILLS
Autopsy, Childcare, Coaching, Detail Oriented, Embedded Systems, Employee Orientation, Healthcare, Histology, Medical Treatment, Medical Waste, Pathology, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality of Care, Sample/Specimen Processing, Scientific Method, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Glens Falls, NY
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description

Compensation: $22.33 to $37.00 per hour(Exact rate is determined on a case-by-case basis commensurate with experience level, as well as education and certifications pertaining to each position which may be above the listed job requirements.)

The Impact You Can Make

Do you have a fascination with histology, and a passion for helping others? Our Histology department is looking for qualified candidates like you to apply for our Histotechnician opportunity! Come join our team of exceptional healthcare team members and take your specimen processing and preparation skills to the next level! If you are a board certified Histotechnician with a careful attention to detail and appreciation for the scientific method, this opportunity is for you!

Some position highlights include:

  • Full time opportunity with hours between 4 am and 5 pm
  • Office hours during the weekdays only!
  • Great for professionals who have a focused interest on histology
  • For new grads, we will provide an intensive and competent program for on-the-job training with a paid orientation phase to help ensure your success
  • For more experienced candidates, there are potential opportunities for professional growth through cross training, education, quality initiatives programs, and further certification
  • Other benefits include tuition/licensure reimbursement, a referral bonus program, free access to our Employee Assistance Program, and much more!


How You Will Fulfill Your Potential (Responsibilities)

  • Perform a variety of histologic procedures on a variety of patient specimens
  • Provide the Pathologists with quality slides with which to make their diagnosis
  • Assist the Pathologist with Frozen Sections
  • Collect, change and dispose of chemical solutions from the processors, histologic medical waste and chemical fixatives
  • Perform, evaluate, and document quality control according to established guidelines
  • Participate in departmental quality assurance activities
  • Perform the following procedures on surgical and autopsy specimens:

    • Identification
    • Specimen processing
    • Fixation/dehydration
    • Embedding
    • Microtomy/sectioning of embedded tissue
    • Cover-slipping
    • Staining
    • Managing Immunohistochemical procedures


What You Bring (Qualifications)

Education/Accredited Programs

  • 2-year Associates in Science in a certified histological technician program or higher required


Licenses/Certificates/Registrations

  • New York State License Histotechnician/ ASCP board certification required


Experience/Abilities

  • Ability to read and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and departmental procedures.
  • Ability to understand and comply with department/organizational safety manuals
  • Ability to understand communication with attending pathologist and or pathology assistant in both written and oral forms
  • Ability to demonstrate effective problem solving and team building skills
  • Ability to coach and orient newer staff regarding SOPS


About Us

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.

About the Company

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Glens Falls Hospital

Glens Falls Hospital is the largest hospital between Albany, NY, and Montreal, Canada, and the comprehensive health care system for New York's Warren, Washington, northern Saratoga, Essex, Hamilton and northern Rensselaer counties. In addition to our main acute care hospital campus, we operate 29 regional health care facilities, including health centers in the communities of Cambridge, Corinth, Granville, Greenwich, Hoosick Falls, Salem, Whitehall and Wilton. Simply put, our not-for-profit hospital provides a health care safety net for individuals and families from the immediate Glens Falls area to smaller, geographically remote communities tucked away in the heart of the six-million-acre Adirondack Park. Recognizing the Hospital's importance to the wellbeing of this broad, far-flung population, the Hospital's volunteer Board of Governors and our administrative and medical staffs have worked diligently over the years to recruit outstanding physicians and provide local people with a broad scope of services and expertise that would otherwise not be available without traveling to more distant cities. We have more than 225 affiliated physicians, ranging from primary care practitioners to surgical subspecialists. Our physicians are board-certified in more than 25 specialties. We have also established a diverse array of community outreach programs, bringing our expertise and services to people in outlying portions of our service area. These outreach programs are especially important for low-income individuals and families who may otherwise fail to seek out health care due to financial or transportation concerns. Our objective is to prevent health care problems and detect existing conditions earlier, keeping local people healthier and reducing future medical costs.

INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1909