Histology Technician - PRN
Posted on: 30 Jan 2021
Fort Wayne, IN
Job Description
Job Description
Histology Technician PRN
Job Summary: Under the direction of the Histology Supervisor, prepares tissue and body fluids for examination by pathologists. May supervise the work of histology aides or trainees.
Minimal Acceptable Job Qualifications
Education/Registration/Certification:
Minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent (GED).
ASCP Registration as a Histotech or successful completion of an 18 month histology program from an accredited college, or a minimum of two years of training in histologic and cytologic technique under the direction of a pathologist. Training must include, at a minimum, embedding, cutting, and staining and must be sufficient to make the trainee ASCP registry eligible.
Experience: Prior experience preferred, but not required.
Job Knowledge & Skills:
Requires knowledge of histology procedures including specimen embedding, tissue sectioning, and staining techniques.
Requires basic analytical and organizational skills in order to prepare high quality slides appropriate for each diagnostic test.
Requires a working understanding of laboratory policies and procedures in regard to specimen collection, processing, testing, and reporting; in addition to the operation and maintenance of related equipment.
Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills necessary to interact effectively with all internal and external unit customers.
Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language, both verbal and written
Equal Opportunity Employer
Community Health Systems
Franklin, TN
Community Health Systems is a Fortune 500 company based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was the largest provider of general hospital healthcare services in the United States in terms of number of acute care facilities. As of December 31, 2016, it owns, leases or operates 158 hospitals in 22 states.
In August 2015, the company announced plans to spin off 38 hospitals and its management and consulting subsidiary, Quorum Health Resources, into a new publicly traded company called Quorum Health Corporation. The company completed the spinoff of Quorum Health Corporation on April 29, 2016. Quorum owns or leases hospitals across 16 states, primarily in cities or counties with populations of 50,000 or less. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: QHC.
On October 3, 2016, CHS was removed from the S&P Midcap 400 and added to the S&P Smallcap 600. Under CEO Wayne T. Smith, the Company's stock has lost over 76% of its value since the year 2000.
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IndustryHealthcare
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No. of Employees120,000
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