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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

HISTOLOGY TECH, Part-time

Boise Regional Medical Center

Under minimal supervision, prepares the tissue specimens and subsequent tests for examination by the pathologist. Identifies direct causes (technical or instrumental) of problems and makes simple corrections using preset strategies.

Requirements:

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred. Certification as a Histotechnologist (HLT ASCP) or equivalent required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire.

+ **Histology tech experience required.**

What you will do:

+ Receive and accession tissue and cytology specimens and prepare specimens for processing. Cut thin sections and stain according to established procedure for routine, special stains, immunohistochemistry and coverslip and label finished slides for the Pathologist's review. Review control slides for special stains and immunohistochemistry before turning in for Pathologist review.

+ Assist the Pathologist with cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections.

+ Process and prepare cytology specimens for microscopic examination and storage. Assist transcriptionists and Pathologists in retrieving blocks and slides for review and assist in the direction and supervision of Laboratory Assistants and other support positions.

+ Prepares written documentation as required by regulatory agencies, the profession and the department. Regulatory agencies include, but are not limited to: FDA, JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and the State of Idaho. All laboratory employees will actively participate in the Patient Satisfaction initiatives: Key Words at Key Times.

+ Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to anatomical pathology services. Recommends additional testing based on results obtained, as appropriate.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

+ BEST Largest Employers, Forbes

+ Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health

+ The region’s most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);

+ Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran