[Histonet] cytology and histology jobs in IL

[Linda Margraf]

Here is a message I am posting for  Katrina, a non-Histonet member. Please contact her (email address at the bottom)if you have questions. Thanks!



ACL Laboratories, Rosemont, IL
Supervisor Cytology Lab


ACL Laboratories is jointly operated by Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care.  Created via a merger of several established laboratories, ACL continues a 40-year tradition of providing a full range of lab services.  We are able to draw on the resources two major health care systems which uniquely positions us to provide superior service on a wide range of clinical and analytical testing, including molecular diagnostics.  We also offer 24-hour turnaround on most routine lab tests - including toxicology, environmental, and specialty tests.  Our staff includes board-certified pathologists, PhD chemists and microbiologists, registered medical technologists/technicians, cytotechnologists, histotechnicians, and specialists in information technology.


Highlights

*         Advocate Award Winning: Advocate Healthcare is voted the "Top 100 Best Places to Work" by the Chicago Tribune, multiple years in a row

*         Advocate Serving the Community:  12 Advocate Hospitals and over 250 sites of care.

*         Advocate and ACL Market Leadership: 90 board certified pathologists on staff

*         Employee - Centric: ACL Laboratories is the largest hospital system laboratory in the United States consisting of two central labs, one in Rosemont, IL and one in West Allis, WI.

*         ACL Laboratories: Located just off I-294, the Rosemont Central Laboratory offers easy access by Metra, CTA (L-train and bus) and has free parking.

Description:
Serve as managing technologist for the Cytology clinical laboratory section. Incumbent will be responsible for coordinating all technical, logistical, and administrative functions to ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results for clinical laboratory samples within established timeframes.
Qualifications required
*         Associate or baccalaureate degree in laboratory science.
*         Professional certification by one or more of the following: American Society of Clinical Pathologists, National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Scientists or equivalent.
*         Position involves moderate and/or high complexity testing as defined by CLIA '88.
*         Minimum five (05) years laboratory-related experience with expertise in anatomic pathology and cytology.
*         Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
*         Excellent computer skills including, but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, and e-mail use.
*         Thorough knowledge of statistics and ability to apply statistical rules/analysis to laboratory decision-making processes.
*         Previous supervisory experience highly desirable.

To learn more about the position, along with submitting an application for consideration, please click on the link below to take you to the job posting: https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=57566&company=advohealth&username=
ACL Laboratories, Rosemont, IL
**$3000 sign on bonus**
Disbursement after 90 days, 1yr and 18 months of employment

Histotechnician:

At Advocate Health Care our Histotechnicians work closely with the clinical pathologist preparing specimens for diagnosis.  If you have a demonstrated ability to produce high quality slides in a fast paced environment this may be an opportunity for you!
Position: Histology Technician, Core Lab - Full-time, Part-time and various shifts with weekend rotation and emergency call.
Highlights:

  *   Advocate Award Winning: Advocate Healthcare is voted the "Top 100 Best Places to Work" by the Chicago Tribune, multiple years in a row.
  *   Advocate Serving the Community:  12 Advocate Hospitals and 77 patient service centers.
  *   Advocate and ACL Market Leadership: 90 board certified pathologists on staff.
  *   Employee - Centric: ACL Laboratories is the largest hospital system laboratory in the United States consisting of two central labs, one in Rosemont, IL and one in West Allis, WI.
  *   Clinical Laboratory Expertise: Excellence in all areas - Core lab, Histology, Molecular, Cytogenetics, Pathology, Cytology, Microbiology and Industrial Toxicology.
  *   ACL Laboratories: Offers easy access by Metra, CTA (L-train and bus) and has free parking.

Histotechnician Position Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  *   Identification of specimens, frozen sections and immunoperoxidase stains for diagnosis.
  *   Producing high quality cryo, paraffin, histochemical and immunoperoxidase diagnostic slides.
  *   Providing technical assistance to the pathologist and surgeons with rapid diagnosis of frozen tissues sections during a surgical procedure.
  *   Performance of preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operational integrity.
  *   Systematic maintenance of stained slides and paraffin blocks for easy retrieval and reference.

Skills Required:

  *   Provide technical expertise to process, embed, section, and stain surgical, autopsy, cytology cell block and bone marrow specimen
  *   Demonstrates the ability to use a microtome, cryostat, tissue processor, knife sharpener, analytical balance, PH meter and vacuum oven.
  *   Proficient with the HIS computer system

Experience Required:
 Associate degree and 2 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory or 4 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory. Eligible for HT (ASCP) exam and must obtain certification within 1 year of hire.

To learn more about this position email Katrina.Volbrecht at advocatehealth.com<mailto:Katrina.Volbrecht at advocatehealth.com> or Reggie.Allen at advocatehealth.com<mailto:Reggie.Allen at advocatehealth.com>.