[Histonet] Full time histology technical specialist position available

[Duddey, Aimee]

Full time position available in Pinehurst, NC

Job Title:  Histology Technical Specialist                                            Supervised by:  Asst. Director of Pathology

Job Summary:
The Histology Technical Specialist coordinates and monitors the day-to-day workflow of the histology area of pathology, serves as the first line resource for daily operations and assists the Assistant Director of Laboratory for Pathology with schedule management activities and provides technical - level services in the area of expertise. Histotechnologist duties include practicing clinical laboratory science in the specialty of histology to include immunohistochemistry.  May be required to perform other duties within the pathology department as directed by the pathologist or assistant director of Pathology.  May include clerical duties or duties within the cytology area of the laboratory depending on the availability of personnel.  The Histology Technical Specialist works with the Histology Technical supervisor and AD to establish Histology department processes, and reviews, updates and writes histology laboratory procedures to ensure the high quality of specimen preparations.  Responsible for recognizing issues or problems that require referral to the Pathologist.  Maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in quality improvement activities. Coordinates and monitors daily activities of histology workflow; assists AD in activities that may include interviewing, work allocation, orientation, training and competency assessment, contributing to performance evaluations and motivating employees to achieve peak performance. Demonstrates pro-active problem solving skills to include identifying a problem and taking appropriate action; knows when to seek guidance to complete troubleshooting protocol; communicates necessary information to AD.  Acts as a resource to customers, both within the department and outside the department. Accepts responsibility for own development to include cross-training in other functions or positions to ensure satisfactory operation of the department or to permit flexible staffing assignments.
Regulatory Requirements:

  1.  High School graduate or equivalent.
  2.  Graduated from accredited school of histotechnology or medical laboratory technology.
  3.  Current MLT, MT, HT, or HTL certification, i.e., American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
Skills:

  1.  Demonstrates the ability to coordinate multiple tasks with precision and flexibility to provide accurate results within the minimum turnaround time established by this laboratory.
  2.  Knowledge and skills related to laboratory computer information systems and word processing is desirable.
  3.  Must be able to work within a framework of a team concept to accomplish identified mission and goals.
  4.  Excellent verbal, written, and clerical skills
Physical Demands:

  1.  Ability to carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  2.  Responsible for lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects involving laboratory related equipment and supplies.
  3.  Able to withstand sufficient noise and interruptions to cause distractions and stress.
  4.  Daily functions may include incidental exposure to vapors, fumes, moving mechanical parts, chemical and biological hazards, patient contact, needles/syringes, waste handling, and computer use.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising client care.
Please visit www.firsthealth.org/join-our-team/careers<http://www.firsthealth.org/join-our-team/careers> and use keyword histology to find the posting and apply.
Thank you for reading,

Aimee M. Duddey, MLT(ASCP)
Assistant Director of Laboratory - Pathology
FH Moore Regional Hospital
910-715-5286 office
910715-1944 fax