Histotechnician

Regions Hospital Histopathology Department is currently seeking a self-motivated, quality focused Histotechnician to join our team.

Position Summary:

To perform processing of small non-complex specimens under the direction of and as outlined by histopathology medical director. To perform tests and procedures in a histology laboratory; to perform functions associated with obtaining, receiving and processing of surgical pathology specimens in patients of all ages, to maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and to perform related duties as assigned.

As a Histotechnician at Regions Hospital you will join an innovative and collaborative group of professionals in our newly remodeled laboratory designed for ergonomics and workflow. Our team has also been engaged in developing our new laboratory information system designed to provide efficiency and patient safety. Your work will support Regions Hospital as well as six other suburban hospitals and over twenty clinics in our network.

As part of our team, you will:

• Perform processing of small non-complex specimens under the direction of and as outlined by histopathology medical director.
• Perform tests and procedures in a histology laboratory; to perform functions associated with obtaining, receiving and processing of surgical pathology specimens in patients of all ages, to maintain laboratory equipment and supplies,
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Work schedule:

• FTE: 1.0
• Monday-Friday
• 6:00am-2:30pm

Required Qualifications:

Education: Associates degree from an accredited Histotechnician program or equivalent.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: ASCP or ASCP Board Certification as a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist new graduate of a Histotechnician program must obtain the board certification within 6 months of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications:

One year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years

• Experience processing immunohistochemistry (IHC) and/or Direct Immunofluorescence (DIF)
• Previous experience in grossing of small specimens

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)

Benefits: Regions Hospital offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K with match, disability insurance, fertility coverage and tuition reimbursement. We offer an on-site employee fitness center, as well as on-site employee clinic to make it more convenient for our staff to get the care they need. We also have a Center for Employee Resilience that provides support and evidence-based practices to bring relief and build resiliency. Regions Hospital is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Regions is also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.