Histotechnician
- Requisition ID
- 183509
- Department
- 200290 Pathology
- Schedule
- Full Time - Eligible for Benefits
- Shift
- Day
- Category
- Allied Health
Position Purpose
Under the administrative guidance of the Lab Leadership and the technical guidance of the Pathologist(s) on duty, this position competently performs assigned operational tasks in the Histology Department. Responsibilities include assisting the Pathology Assistants/Pathologists with specimen grossing embedding, microtomy, staining (H&E and special stains), slide quality checks, operation and maintenance of histology instrumentation, accessioning, charting (daily logs), assisting with bone marrow biopsies and aspirations and other special procedures, send outs, morgue/autopsy procedures. Advanced duties include immunohistochemical staining, maintenance of the IHC instrumentation and QC of new reagent lots. Some support tasks will be required at times to support the Histology Section of laboratory operations and will include all clinical lab assistant duties (filing blocks/slides, frozen room maintenance, cytology prep) and various clerical duties.
Performs delegated histological procedures on body tissue, body fluids and bone marrow samples under the scrutiny of the Pathologist on-duty.
Nature and Scope
The Clinical Laboratory is a 24-hour/7-days a week operation, providing laboratory services to an inpatient and outpatient population of all ages.
The incumbent must maintain technical knowledge and skills necessary to perform their daily work tasks. When performing clinical procedures, the incumbent must consider the age of the patient when assisting the pathologist. Must be able to communicate with a diverse patient population and their family when performing special procedures. Positive customer service behavior is expected at all times.
Must be knowledgeable of and observe all safety requirements in the laboratory and hospital. A comprehensive knowledge must be maintained in all procedures for which performance is required.
Competency in work related skills must be demonstrated annually.
This position does provide direct patient care.
Disclaimer
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements - Required and/or Preferred
Name | Description |
|---|---|
Education: | Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Appropriate education to obtain and maintain a Histologic Technician licensure in the State of Nevada based on licensure criteria. |
Experience: | No previous experience required. Experience as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant in Histology or a Clinical Laboratory Histology Technician is preferred. |
License(s): | Ability to obtain a State of Nevada Laboratory Assistant within 7 months of hire is required - if employee does not currently hold a Nevada Histologic Technician license. Ability to obtain and maintain a Nevada Histologic Technician (NAC 652.437) license within 25 months of hire is required. Nevada Histologic Technician (NAC 652.437) license will be required for this role once employee has completed the hands-on training required by the state and supersedes the State of Nevada Laboratory Assistant. National accreditation as a Histotechnician/Histotechnologist is preferred. |
Certification(s): | None |
Computer / Typing: | Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. |
Benefits
Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.
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Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Environment
Renown Health is northern Nevada's healthcare leader and Reno's only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services - with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.
For Providers: Renown Health and the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) are affiliate partners in Nevada's first integrated academic health system. The affiliation aims to improve the health of the community, region, and state through research, medical education, and expanded clinical care. Renown physicians participate as joint faculty at UNR Med for teaching, lectures, supervising clinical rotations, and other academic activities for the education of medical and physician assistant students, residents and fellows.