Histologic Technician II - CommonSpirit Health
SACRAMENTO, CA 95819
About the Job
Nestled in the heart of East Sacramento Dignity Health @ Mercy General Hospital is a 313 bed acute care facility that provides a wide range of services with special advocacy for the poor and underserved. Mercy General is home to the nationally ranked Alex G. Spanos Heart & Vascular Institute. Key achievements and recognitions include: from the Joint Commission; Advanced Joint Replacement Spine Center of Excellence Primary Stroke Center Ventricular Assist Device and Chest Pain Certification. Other accolades include CMS 5 stars Practice Green Health 2021 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade A Level 4 Epilepsy Center and Opioid Stewardship Honor Roll. Mercy General Hospital is proud to foster inclusion and diversity as part of our mission vision and values.
Responsibilities:- Processes and embeds all surgical and autopsy tissues and proficiently sections paraffin-embedded tissues, yielding professional quality. No more than 1-2 re-cuts per month as a result of improper techniques.
- Embeds a minimum of 55-65 blocks per hour and sections a minimum of 25-35 blocks per hour.
- Stains and mounts surgical and autopsy slides, performing special stains and immunohistological chemical procedures (if implemented) as requested, with no more than 2-4 requests for restains per year.
- Performs daily procedures and preventive maintenance on equipment including tissue processor, embedding center, stainer, and microtome knives, completing all tasks and documentation within established timeframes 95-99% of the time.
- Trouble-shoots problems using all available resources and maintaining complete documentation.
We offer the following benefits to support you and your family:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identity Theft
- Adoption Assistance
- Free Premium Membership to Care.com with preloaded credits for children and/or dependent adults
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Retirement Programs
- Wellness Programs
- This position requires 5 years experience in a histology laboratory that results in demonstrated proficiency in all phases of histologic technique.
- This position also requires candidates to have knowledge of: skills in the preparation embedding cutting and staining of tissue specimens; anatomic pathology terminology and histology equipment; proper gross examination procedures. Special skills required for the position include the ability to: work as a team to meet the team goals and objectives; work effectively under stress and adjust priorities as circumstances require; maintain a high degree of accuracy; treat co-workers patients visitors and the public with dignity and respect; establish and maintain effective working relationships with all hospital personnel and medical staff; maintain patient confidentiality; problem-solve effectively; work a flexible schedule and be willing to work additional hours if needed for the provision of quality patient care.
- Candidates must be ASCP registered as a Histontechnologist.
- CT histologic tech
- B.S. degree in Biological Sciences is preferred.