Histology Technologist

Lifepoint Health • Warrenton, VA

5d

About The Position

Fauquier Health is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery
network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment
to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As
a Histology Technologist you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making
communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills,
compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of
those we serve.

More about our team

Fauquier Health operates a full-service laboratory in conjunction with
Pathfinder Diagnostics, Lab Corporation of America, Quest Diagnostics, and the
American Red Cross. The laboratory provides consultation services in most areas
of anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as comprehensive laboratory services
to physician offices.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a Bachelors Degree and have HT/ASCP certification or eligibility required.
• 1 year of lab experience required

Responsibilities

• Perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures.
• Performs a variety of complex techniques to preserve and prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.
• Performs accurate order entry and documentation on lab requisitions according to departmental and hospital policy.
• Collect tissue specimens from surgical and diagnostic services and/or receives tissue specimens from outside source for processing in the department.
• Perform basic and advanced Histology procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation and diagnosis by pathologists.
• Perform basic and advanced special staining procedures including special histochemistry and immunochemistry. Prepare solutions and reagents as necessary.
• Operate, use, care, maintain and troubleshoot specialized histology equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform clerical functions such as accessioning specimens and issuing charge codes; utilizes laboratory information system for recording and retrieving patient information.
• Research, develop and adopt new procedures for routine use.
• Comply with standards set by the Medical Center and regulatory/accrediting agencies.
• Assist in writing, reviewing and revising of the histology procedure manual.
• Perform cryosectioning techniques on tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by the pathologist.
• Prepare slides from quick frozen tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by a pathologist.
• Performs cytopreparation of routine cytologic specimens and fine needle aspirations.
• Provide technical assistance and oversight of duties to technical assistants.
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills while performing assigned duties.
• Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the medical center on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage— tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees, and more.
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level