Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Plans, manages and supervises the activities of a section of the anatomic pathology department. Performs clerical and environmental duties in the histology/cytology department.

Provides support for the pathologists in handling and retrieving specimens. Responsible for adhering to department standards for patient identification and specimen integrity.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or Histology Technologist (HLT) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) required.

3 years of experience in histology required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. . Plans, prepares and coordinates work schedules to provide adequate coverage and efficient use of staff. Plans, prepares and maintains assigned procedure manuals according to regulatory requirements. Ensures that QC testing is performed, recorded and evaluated according to established guidelines. Independently resolves technical and safety issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

Deals with issues affecting shift or department as required. Ensures that department or shift meets all regulatory requirements. Computer data entry skills and ability to type 30 wpm. Human relations, communication, and supervisory skills. Absolute integrity with patient information and in the accurate performance of tasks. Ability to work independently. Good organizational skills.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran