All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

This role is eligible for a $7,500 sign on bonus for a two-year commitment.  You must successfully complete all pre-employment requirements to the terms and conditions of the offer. Former associates of six month or less are not eligible. 

·         Benefits from Day One

·         Paid Time Off from Day

·         Paid Parental Leave 

·         Student Loan Repayment Program

·         Career Development

·         Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

·         Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Full Time NIght

Location: Hinsdale, IL 

The role you’ll contribute:

Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

·         Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens

·         May prepare specimens utilized for research requests

·         May transport specimens to/from collection sites and is responsible for shipment of specimens to/from collaborator sites; takes the necessary training to ensure compliance under federal/state /regulatory guidelines

·         Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed

·         May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control

·         Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis

·         May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems

·         Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals

·         Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling. Demonstrates understanding and adheres to Chemical Hygiene plan and Infection Control policies. Employee job duties may include transport of hazardous waste from the point of generation to a designated secure storage area; employee will be required to complete initial training (prior to handling hazardous waste) and refresher training to include proper handling and transport of hazardous waste, and proper selection, use and disposal of personal protective equipment

·         May have technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens performed in department or work area assigned

·         May be required to assist pathologist with frozen section preparations

·         May be required to utilize automated Histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions

·         May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations

·         May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens

·         May perform Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing

·         Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

·         Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses

·         Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments

·         Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage

·         Knowledge of medical terminology

·         Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices

·         Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary as well as general histology practice

·         Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English

·         Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

·         High-school diploma or equivalent

·         Associate’s degree or Technical degree in related field preferred

·         One year of technical experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting

 LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:

• Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, as required by respective state

·         Appropriate state licensure or appropriate national certification if required

·         Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if applicable to facility

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About AdventHealth

At AdventHealth, Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ is our mission. It calls us to be His hands and feet in helping people feel whole. Our story is one of hope — one that strives to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. More than 100,000 skilled and compassionate caregivers in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies and hospice centers provide individualized, wholistic care.Our Christian mission, shared vision, common values and focus on whole-person health is our commitment to making communities healthier with a unified system: 51 hospital campuses and hundreds of care sites in diverse markets throughout nine states.

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