Histotech- Lockport Details

Histotech- Lockport

Duly Health and Care - Lockport, IL

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview: Good enough isn't for us. Duly Health and Care's team members show up every day driven to exceed expectations. We challenge assumptions and invite dissent to accomplish bold goals and unleash the most extraordinary work of your career. We see and support the remarkable in every person within and beyond the walls of our work.
Duly Health and Care works to understand what matters most to you. We recruit and retain team members who share a relentless passion and pride for helping others live happier and healthier lives. We invest in helping our team members develop their talents in a way that is rich in personal meaning. We invite you to join us, fulfill your purpose and make your mark!
Are you ready to challenge the expected to deliver the extraordinary?
Under the guidance of the Histology Supervisor, the Histology Technologist properly maintains the daily workload of the histology department. This position requires that the individual be qualified to perform high complexity testing according to CLIA regulations. The qualified individual must be meticulous and methodical in practices, due to the often small, irretrievable nature of the specimens processed in a histology laboratory. It is the responsibility of the laboratory director to determine whether an individual’s education, training and experience satisfied the requirements herein. Responsibilities: The Journeys and Adventures that Await:

• Histologist must demonstrate technical competency including the following categories
  • Embedding tissue with correct orientation according to established protocol
  • Cutting tissue blocks with high quality microtomy
  • Special Stains must be done manually with proper quality control performed
  • Performs IHC staining with proper quality control performed
  • Basic troubleshooting of histology procedures
• Clerical components of the Histology lab promote proper communication and chain of custody within DMG and other Medical Institutions
  
  • Send outs are sent to reference labs or other clinical institutions for consultation
  • Maintenance logs are filled out daily to ensure machines are working at optimal function and at the proper laboratory conditions
• RL6 investigation and support.
  • Effectively reports and investigates patient safety incidents, medical errors and potential risks in the facility
  • Assists with identification and implementation of corrective action where appropriate
  • Responsible for investigating issues such as turn-around-times with the lab, problems receiving supplies, patient issues and concerns, and will be responsible for forwarding these issues to the correct leadership

• License / Registration / Certification
• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist) (MLS/MT)
• Certification with American Medical Technologist (AMT)
• Histology Technologist (HTL)
• Histology Laboratory Technician (HT)
• American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• CPR preferred
  
• Issued by (Governing Body)
• AMT – American Medical Technologist
• ASCP – American Society for Clinical Pathology
• NCA – National Credentialing Agency
  
• Level of Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in medical technology, clinical laboratory science, allied health science or equivalent.
  
• Field of Study
• Must have a degree in Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science or Medical Laboratory Science from an accredited institution in accordance with CLIA
• Foreign educated candidates must provide a detailed credential evaluation from the IERF (International Education Research Foundation).
• United States educated candidates must provide a detailed original transcript
• Years of Experience
• No experience required
• Experience preferred
• Describe Type of Experience
• Previous experience in a hospital or reference laboratory
• MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)
• HT or HTL Preferred