Histology Technician - PRN

Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist. Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician. Job Purpose Prepares histology specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathologist.

Distributes test requests to requesting patient care unit, facility or physician. Job

High School diploma or equivalent Completion of a Histology Training Program or equivalent on-the-job Histology training Associate’s degree in Biological Sciences, Preferred Licenses and/or

HT (ASCP), HTL (ASCP), or eligible Or In lieu of certification a minimum of 3 years full time employment in a Histology laboratory Work

Certified HT Work Experience, Preferred Job Roles: Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building. Creates and maintains a safe environment for self, co-workers and facility. Ensures complete, accurate, and timely slide processing Communicates with the healthcare team and co-workers Follows laboratory standards for slide production with competency in processing, embedding, sectioning at microtome, mounting ribbons to slides, staining H&E, and specialized staining Assesses stain quality on a daily basis prior to submitting slides to Pathologist for diagnosis by maintaining equipment, inventory and other quality assurances requirements.

Ensures that all tissues are triaged and accessioned Ensuring critical patient information and data are communicated and documented effectively with the multidisciplinary team across the continuum of care and documented properly within the patient record by utilizing department Laboratory Information System (LIS). Takes personal responsibility for performance Performs other duties as assigned Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work.

And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center.

Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023 Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs