Histology Technologist/Technician/Lab Bench Tech

0 Hours: Varied Work

Day Shift CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times.

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Histology Technologist is responsible for assisting with processes and preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists. Responsible for specialized staining and processing as requested by pathologist. Ability to troubleshoot instrument or equipment malfunctions and ensure specimen integrity.

Responsible to use critical thinking to assess questionable processes or results and correct or present to supervisor/pathologist for resolution. Histology Technologist ASCP

Required: Bachelor's Degree must be obtained within 90 days AND completion of NAACLS accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnology program OR one year of full-time acceptable experience in a histopathology

Preferred: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician Program or 2 years on the job training

Excellent organizational, customer relations, planning and analytical skills. Strong mental and visual concentration. Ability to work independently with sufficient knowledge of all aspects of the Cytology department.

Good hand/eye coordination. Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Certification as a Histotechnologist from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire Histology Technician

Required: Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program or Associate’s degree or 60 semester credit hours from an accredited college/university. If licensed as a Histotechnician prior to 1/1/2005, High School Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred: 2 years' experience in histology

Excellent organizational, customer relations, planning and analytical skills. Strong mental and visual concentration. Ability to work independently with sufficient knowledge of all aspects of the Cytology department.

Good hand/eye coordination. Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on communication. Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: Certification as a Histotechnician from a nationally accredited certifying agency within 90 days of hire Lab Bench Technician

Required: Bachelor's degree Preferred: Bachelor's degree in an applied sciences related field

Preferred: 1 Year experience in a laboratory or in medical training

Strong analytical/problem solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management. Demonstrates clear verbal and written communication Excellent time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Required: None