✓You’ll need

Certifications

✓Histotechnologist (HLT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred, not required)

Education

✓Bachelor’s Degree in Lab Science, Chemistry, or Biology

✓Bachelors, Lab Science, Chemistry, or Biology (required) for BSMH.

✓For RSFH, as of 4/21/25, new hires are required to have Bachelors for RSFH.

Qualifications

✓One year of Histology experience preferred, not required

✓One year of Clinical Lab experience preferred, not required

✓Encourages other lab personnel to work towards professional growth and development by sharing information

✓Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail

✓Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment

✓Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner

✓$26.82

✓Maximum: $41.57

✓As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

✓What we offer

✓Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

✓Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

✓Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

✓Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

✓Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

✓All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

+Benefits

Medical, dental and vision403(b)Paid time offTuition assistance

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What you’ll do

Report accurate and timelyReport accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care

Document problems that mayDocument problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed

Bon Secours

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Lab Histotechnologist - Richmond Health Source Shared Services Job

The Histotechnologist will perform various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. The Histology Technologist needs to ensure tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. This role has a greater focus on troubleshooting, problem-solving, and methodology, which contains fewer common techniques and requires a deeper understanding of the chemistry and diseases behind tissue identification and test selection.

Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining Assists the Pathologist in the gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures Report accurate and timely test results to deliver quality patient care Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in the proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives Monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required Other duties as assigned Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Lab Science, Chemistry, or Biology Bachelors, Lab Science, Chemistry, or Biology (required) for BSMH. For RSFH, as of 4/21/25, new hires are required to have Bachelors for RSFH.

Histotechnologist (HLT) Certification by a nationally recognized certification agency (preferably ASCP) (preferred, not required)

One year of Histology experience preferred, not required One year of Clinical Lab experience preferred, not required Skills & Abilities: Encourages other lab personnel to work towards professional growth and development by sharing information Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail Ability to provide quality, error-free work in a fast-pasted environment Engage with staff and patients in a professional manner Range: Minimum: $26.82 Maximum: $41.57 As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters.

We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com .

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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