Hours of Work :
10AM - 7:30PM
Days Of Week :
Mon - Fri
Work Shift :
8X5 Day (United States of America)
Job Description :
In this highly visible, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Histology Technician will prepare histology specimens for microscopic examination and analyses by Pathologists.
Your Job Requirements:
High school diploma
Your Job Responsibilities:
Communicate clearly and openly
Build relationships to promote a collaborative environment
Be accountable for your performance
Always look for ways to improve the patient experience
Take initiative for your professional growth
Be engaged and eager to build a winning team
Job Summary:
Category B Employees with patient care impact
FLSA: Exempt
Job Purpose:
o Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologists
o Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician
Supports the mission, vision, and strategic goals of Methodist Health System.
Age Specific Care Considerations:
Adult: 18+ years 35 years
Adult: 35+ years 65 years
Adult: 65+ years
Children A: 18+ months 3 years
Children B: 3+ years 5 years
Children C: 5+ years 12 years
Children D: 12+ years 18 years
Infants: 0 18 months
Education:
High school diploma
Licenses and/or Certifications (Required and Preferred):
None
Related Work Experience and Other Skills:
One year of laboratory experience
Must be able to prioritize workflow
High level of energy and motivation
Department Specific Competencies (Clinical Only):
Content listed in this section will NOT appear as a job duty on the performance evaluation.
Identified competencies based on the section of the laboratory
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Physical Factors (% of Time):
20 - Standing Stationary
60 - Standing/Moving About
15 Sitting
2 Climbing
20 - Bending (stooping/crouching)
2 Kneeling
1 Crawling
30 Reaching
90 Handling
90 Talking
0 - Driving
15 Smelling
Hearing (% of Time):
100 - Normal Noise Level
0 - Occasional Loud Noise
0 - Constant/Very Loud Noise
0 - Constant Low Level Noise
Hazardous Conditions (% of Time):
5 - Respiratory Irritants
50 - Skin Irritants
50 - Allergic Irritants
50 - Wet Work Hands
1 - Wet Work Feed
0 - Operation of Heavy Equipment
0 - Climbing of Ladders
0 - Working in High Places
50-75 - Use of Electrical Equipment
25-50 - Use of Sharp Utensils
80 - Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids
Carrying (% of Time):
50 - Up to 10 Lbs
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs
Lifting (% of Time):
45 - Up to 10 Lbs
30 - 10-20 Lbs
10-30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
0 - 100+ Lbs
Push/Pull (% of Time):
10 - Up to 10 Lbs.
10 - 10-20 Lbs
30 - 20-50 Lbs
10 - 50-100 Lbs
10 - 100+ Lbs
Visual Demands (Yes or No):
Yes/No - Vision Essential
Yes/No - Vision Not Essential
Environmental Demands (% of Time):
100 Indoor
0 Outdoor
0 - Hot Environment
0 - Cold Environment
Other (% of Time):
10 - Visual Strain
Job Roles:
Essential Duties
Following hospital policies and procedures (attendance, dress code, etc.)
Following departmental policies, guidelines and procedures
Contributing to the overall quality of services, standards of performance and department reputation
Assumes responsibility for keeping informed about changes in policies and procedures
Follows scope of practice and legal consequences
15%
Demonstrating through practice, principles of Infection Control and Universal Precautions, adherence to OSHA standards, Hazardous Material Guidelines, Red Rules Compliance, JCAHO National Patient Safety Goals and CAP patient safety goals
Safeguarding the rights of patients and hospital personnel to privacy by judiciously protecting information of a confidential manner
Demonstrating proper technique and use of equipment
Responding appropriately to emergency situations
Promoting customer satisfaction by being responsive to clinical needs
Demonstrates ability to perform skill specific to clinical area
15%
Follows interlaboratory standards for slide production
Assesses stain quality on a daily basis prior to submitting slides to Pathologist for diagnosis
Ensures that all tissues are triaged and assessioned
Can produce a stained frozen section within time frame required
Familiar with categories and theories of special stains and can reliably produce stains
Adherence to all quality protocols in the laboratory environment
Ensuring critical patient information and data are communicated effectively with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care and documented properly within the patient record
15%
Promoting a cooperative working environment by utilizing positive, constructive communication skills to facilitate proper handling of patient testing
Communicating and addressing conflicts with appropriate personnel, utilizing listening skills, showing sensitivity, and following chain of command
Communicating with co-workers using tact and in clear, concise, and thorough manner
10%
Attends department hospital/staff meetings
Performing MHS requirements in a timely manner: Blackboard, vaccinations, surveys, benefits, Team Share, performance goals
Reviews departmental routings, newsletters, minutes, emails etc.
Demonstrating the ability to accept responsibility and be accountable for patient specimen handling/testing Demonstrating the ability to collaborate with other healthcare team members and the ability to work well with co-workers
Demonstrating the ability to accept constructive criticism from peers and management
Assuming responsibility for orientation and mentorship of new staff/students
Participating and supporting system and department goals
Demonstrating ability to utilize time effectively and efficiently
10%
Maintaining professional competency by self direction (Certification renewal, annual competencies, continuing education and professional development plan)
Initiating and facilitating change to improve quality of care, keeping abreast of new developments, and contributing to productive changes in the department
Developing new programs and/or protocols to enhance patient care delivery
Recommending capital equipment or other resources to enhance patient care delivery and/or department operations
Participating in the identification, data collection and appropriate resolution of problems that may involve patients and/or department through quality process improvement activities and hospital pillars (Service, Quality, Growth, Work Place)
10%
Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions weve earned: