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Summary: Prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for gross and microscopic examination.  Assists pathologists with special procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques
• Routine techniques include: Fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining
• Assists pathologists with surgical and frozen specimens
• Performs IHC, Special Stains
• Operates and troubleshoots departmental automation
• Assists in maintaining inventory at appropriate levels
• Accessions specimen upon arrival in Histology laboratory
• Promotes a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits
• Provides the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to proper functioning of the histology lab

Required Qualifications: 

Histotechnologist, HTL(ASCP) or Histotechnician, HT (ASCP) certifications required or must be eligible to sit for the exam. ASCP certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire

IHC experience strongly preferred

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Benefits for You

At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about your health and well-being and that is why we work hard to provide quality and affordable benefit options for you and your eligible family members.   

Silver Cross Hospital and Silver Cross Medical Groups offer a comprehensive benefit package available for Full-time and Part-time employees which includes:

·       Medical, Dental and Vision plans

·       Life Insurance

·       Flexible Spending Account

·       Other voluntary benefit plans

·       PTO and Sick time

·       401(k) plan with a match

·       Wellness program

·       Tuition Reimbursement

Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.  However, registry employees are ineligible for Health and Welfare benefits.

The expected pay for this position is listed below:

The final pay rate offered may be more than the posted range based on several factors including but not limited to: licensure, certifications, work experience, education, knowledge, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, market data, and more.