• Histotechnician II - PRN

    BJC HealthCare (St. Louis, MO)


    **City/State:** Saint Louis, Missouri

    **Categories:** Laboratory

    **Job Status:** PRN

    **Req ID** : 89568

    **Pay Range:** $21.58 – $35.84 / hour (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

     

    Additional Information About the Role

     

    _Are you looking for a career as a_ **_Histotechnician II_** _?_ _Look no further than BJC!As a_ **_Histotechnician II_** _, you play a crucial role in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Join our_ **_Laboratory-Surgical Pathology_** _team to be an integral part of delivering precise and reliable laboratory results that impact patient outcomes positively._

     

    + Flexible PRN Schedule

    Overview

    **_Barnes-Jewish Hospital_** at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

     

    No other organization offers an opportunity for exploration and discovery like Barnes-Jewish Hospital. As a laboratory professional with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, you'll have exposure to the most advanced testing protocols and processes in medical diagnostics, and one of St. Louis' widest varieties of disciplines and specialties in laboratory careers. Our full-service, 24/7 laboratory is known for its leading-edge technology and the most progressive clinical techniques in practice today. you'll be working with the best, in a supportive atmosphere that will encourage your growth and advancement. Plus, you'll have opportunities to share your skills and knowledge by participating in clinical trials and research in conjunction with leading organizations such as the Washington University School of Medicine.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Role Purpose

     

    Responsible for providing a variety of routine and/or complex tests and procedures on tissue and related surgical specimens submitted for histological examination.

    Responsibilities

    + Understands test principles, theory, maintenance, troubleshooting, and operation of all instrumentation in assigned areas.

    + Tasks to include, but not limited to, microtomy, embedding, staining, reagent preparation. Performs and documents quality controls for all equipment and troubleshoots malfunctioning instrumentation as necessary. Performs special stains and immunohisotchemistry, (manual or automated), after reagent preparation.

    + Ability to utilize critical thinking skills to perform above tasks and responsibilities.

    + Trained to complete tissue gross examination as needed.

    + Must meet the High Complexity qualifications as written in CLIA 42CFR493.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education

    + High School Diploma or GED

    Experience

    + <2 years

    Supervisor Experience

    + No Experience

     

    Licenses & Certifications

     

    + HT-ASCP or equiv

    Preferred Requirements

    Education

    + Associate's Degree - Physical/Life Science/related

     

    Benefits and Legal Statement

     

    BJC Total Rewards

     

    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

     

    + Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date

    + Disability insurance* paid for by BJC

    + Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

    + 401(k) plan with BJC match

    + Tuition Assistance available on first day

    + BJC Institute for Learning and Development

    + Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time

    + Adoption assistance

     

    To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits (https://www.bjctotalrewards.org/Benefits)

     

    *Not all benefits apply to all jobs

     

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer