Overview

Baptist Health System Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Baptist Health System, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

This position may qualify for a sign on bonus

Responsible for skillfully preserving, cutting, staining, and mounting tissue sections onto microscopic slides for analysis by the
Pathologist. Performs more complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immuno histo chemistry. May provide supervision and
technical direction to Histology Technician. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
Other related duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic/research purposes
  •  Embeds specimens
  • Cuts and mounts paraffin sections onto microscopic slides
•  Prepares solutions and reagents for special stains
• Performs routine H&E and special stain procedures to assist in diagnosis
•  Covers slips and routes slides and protocols to pathologist
•  Files paraffin blocks and microscopic slides
•  Performs more complex techniques such as enzyme chemistry and immuno histo chemistry.
•  Maintains laboratory and equipment. 
•  Maintains records and documentation required to manage the daily workflow and provide QC/QA review and monitors.
• Performs and documents operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of histology instruments and equipment. 
• Will provide supervision and technical direction to Histology Technician, as requested.
•  Understands and follows ALL safety and OSHA guidelines 

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Bachelor’s or Associates Degree from an approved college or university.
PREFERRED EDUCATION: NA
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE : 2 years experience as Histotechnologist 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: NA
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Histologic Technician (HT) American Society Clinical 
Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: NA
REQUIRED COURSES/COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): NA

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Organization Description

Baptist Health System has more than 120 years history of caring for our community and making a positive difference. Our system of care includes six full-service hospitals, a specialized childrens hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency unit, a comprehensive cancer care network, fitness and rehabilitation centers, a physician network, imaging centers, ambulatory services and the Baptist School of Health Professions. Wherever you go in the Baptist Health System, youll find that we have the same goal to help people achieve health for life through compassionate service inspired by faith. Join our team!

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