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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full time Histology Technical Specialist position at St. Mary's Hospital - Madison working a total of 40 hours per week. Apply now to learn how you can join our skilled team of lab experts.

A one-time sign on bonus is available to qualified individuals for up to $5,000 (less taxes) with a 2 year service commitment.

Job Summary:

Under the general direction, is responsible for the technical and scientific oversight of the testing performed in the area of expertise.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Ensures compliance of requirements in the technical component and practices mandated by regulatory and accrediting agencies including: (1) Verification of test procedures; (2) Enrollment in approved proficiency testing program; (3) Resolution of technical problems; (4) Accurate reporting and properly functioning systems; (5) Assists in the evaluation of individual competencies and ensures that individuals performing test procedures maintain competency; (6) Performs and manages quality control testing to monitor instrument operation by recognizing trends and follows quality control rules to initiate troubleshooting: (7) Updates policies and procedure manuals in areas of responsibility, participates in performance improvement activities, and monitors staff for compliance while reporting non-compliance to appropriate leader; (8) Participates in meetings with other peer lab sections in the region to enhance quality of testing and maintain standardization; (9) Performs routine and stat analysis as needed to provide accurate and timely results in a 24/7 laboratory operation; and (10) May perform special analysis and specimen processing as needed.

+ Assists leadership on projects of medium to high complexity and size.

+ Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education

EXPERIENCE

+ Three years' technical experience in a laboratory setting

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

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+ Hematology Technologist (H) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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+ Specialist in Cytometry (SCYM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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+ Specialist in Microbiology (SM) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

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+ Specialist in Molecular Biology (SMB) (International Included) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3407000007 Lab - Surgical Path

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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