Histology Technician - $28-41 per hour Job Listing at ChristianaCare in Elkton, MD (Job ID 4617495-2024-08-27)

Description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Histology Technician for a job in Elkton, Maryland.

• Specialty: Histology Technician
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Do you want to work at one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the nation? We are guided by our values of Love and Excellence and are passionate about delivering health, not just health care. Come join us at ChristianaCare!

The Laboratory Services Department is hiring! We are searching for a Histology Technician with at least five (5) years' experienceto work on the Cecil campus. The work hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Principal duties and responsibilities:

• Verifies accuracy of specimen identification, accessions cases/specimens and maintains appropriate records

• Processes and embeds tissue specimens

• Cuts tissue blocks and coverslips slides according to established procedures and standards

• Performs routine and special stains according to established procedure

• Assists in preparation of frozen sections and performs special procedures

• Performs routine maintenance on equipment

• Organizes and presents completed cases accurately and according to all time schedules

• Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies

• Completes all annual Laboratory Safety Training, including Safety Manual review and Fire Safety

• Answers the telephone courteously and promptly and follows through on all inquiries and requests in a timely manner or escalates appropriately

• Assists with training of new employees and students

Christiana care offers:

• Diverse and Inclusive culture

• Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision

• 403(b) with a company match

• Generous paid time off with annual roll-over and opportunities to cash out

• 12 week paid parental leave

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

Education and experience requirements:

• Associate's degree as Histotechnician

• Five years' experience in laboratory setting.

• ASCP certification required

• Knowledge of Histology laboratory techniques and procedures

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques for safety, infection control, and quality assurance

• Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision

• Skill in the use of manual and automated equipment

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

ChristianaCare Job ID #JR73193. Posted job title: Histology Technician

Delivering health, not just healthcare, is our promise to our community. Which means you can be part of an organization that makes a difference in a big way by impacting the lives of other caregivers and people who live in the places we serve.

From our clinical providers to our logistical support team, everyone here delivers care to our community through their roles. We are an organization that puts patients first. Our delivery of care and commitment to being excellent today—and even better tomorrow—make us who we are: caregivers who deliver more than healthcare. We invite you to join us in our quest for excellence.

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 403b retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Cancelation protection
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Discount program

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