Histology Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST/TECHNICIAN (MLT) is a qualified professional responsible for the accurate performance of laboratory tests that determine the presence, absence, or cause of disease through the performance of varying methods collecting and processing of specimens.

ABOUT US

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems around the U.S., including municipal health systems, multi-unit senior care companies, governments, school systems, VMS and MSP vendors trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand. If you have a track record of success in healthcare, we want you to join us!

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Plan
• Flexible Schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Compensation $47/hour

EDUCATION

• Medical Laboratory Technologist: a baccalaureate degree.
• Medical Laboratory Technician: an associate degree or equivalent.

LICENSURE

Current and unrestricted licensure or registration as required by the state of practice; national membership in a medical laboratory technology/technician organization as per client requirements, such as American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) for Laboratory Personnel.

EXPERIENCE

At least one year of experience as a Histology Tech Laboratory Technician/Technologist in the clinical setting.

Histology Tech familiar with Mounting Procedures, Staining, Embedding and Microtomy , Tissue Processing, Types of Microscopy, Grossing and Fixation.

CREDENTIALS

Health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
• Documents accurately and completely services provided.
• Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Provides patient services in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are preserved.
• Able to collect full range of laboratory tests from routine to complex with little or no supervision.
• Performs routine laboratory tests in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, microbiology, and urinalysis under direct supervision.
• Responsible for the operation of computers, precision instruments, and other complex electronic laboratory equipment as required for assignment.
• Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
• Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Other Duties: Please note this job summary is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may vary by assignment and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer: ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. M/F/D/V EOE

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