Histology Technician jobs in Tennessee
Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Histology Technician jobs
Dermatology-Histology Technician
- MMClinic
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Murfreesboro, TN
FULL_TIME
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Policy Name Histology Technician
Department Mohs Surgery Center Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at the Fountains
Policy Owner Clinic Manager
Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care involves a team of clinical and nonclinical staff interacting with patients and working to achieve patient-centered care. Job descriptions and responsibilities of the care team emphasize a team-based approach to patient care and promote training of team members to meet the highest level of function allowed by state law.
Procedure: The job description and responsibilities are defined for Superficial Radiotherapy Nurse in the Dermatology department at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic below:
Job Title Histology Technician
Job Description
Histology Technician (HT) with MOHS experience (required). This is a full-time position working 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. The Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in MOHS lab area regarding routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule. In addition, the Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the MOHS Surgeon.
Key Responsibilities- Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to section (cut thin sections of tissue), mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), and stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains).
- Performs recuts and additional stains as requested by the MOHS Surgeon
- Keep MOHS maps log for all surgeons.
- Labeling slides.
- Preparation for surgery case by completing surgery paperwork.
- Maintain lab operations by opening the lab at the beginning of each day in addition to closing the lab at the end of each day.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed and operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
To provide quality service to medical providers in a customer-service oriented environment. The position involves performing various technical duties for routine patient visits. As clinical personnel in a team environment the position requires effective communication skills for a cooperative office. The employee will be required at times to perform under stressful conditions successfully meeting the demands of a large patient body, as well as physicians, in cooperation with receptionists and the clinical team. As an employee, and representative of the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, the position requires professionalism in every interpersonal encounter ensuring the values of the organization a commitment to quality customer service. There are no supervisory responsibilities.
B. DISTINGUISHING FEATURE
The Histology Technician must demonstrate competency and would perform complex testing as defined by the State of Tennessee or the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) or the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) as tests demanding some degree of independent judgment and interpretation under the direct supervisor of a Medical Technologist.
Essential Functions- Correct understanding of the EMR//QUEST/ LIS system
- Receives and collects specimens including organizing and prioritizing work duties. Identifies and label specimens.
- Maintain accurate laboratory testing log and necessary documentation for all tests according to departmental standards labeling all specimens following set departmental standards.
- Record and maintain an accurate log of various temperatures (incubator, room temperature, and refrigerator) daily.
- Assists in daily inventory of section reagents and general supplies and maintaining records.
- Produces and reports accurate results in all areas of testing, reports and immediately corrects all inaccurately reported data.
- Maintains general housekeeping of assigned section and general laboratory.
- Understands and abides by all clinic and department safety procedures and infection control guidelines; knows location and use of OSHA and MSDS material.
- Records and analyzes quality control data for trends and abnormalities; does not report results unless quality control data are all within accepted parameters.
- Maintains supplies inventory communicating needs to supervisor.
- Receives calls pertaining to test result inquiries by clinical staff as well as reference lab reports via telephone, and or computer transmission.
- Report varying in-house test results in addition to all abnormal findings to clinical staff.
- Demonstrates professional and independent judgment in daily work assignments.
- Compliant with HIPPA policies and procedures, maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Performs related work as required.
- Reports to Office Manager and/or Physician
Daily contact with physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and office staff regarding scheduling tests, providing test results, test procedures, and laboratory test interpretations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The incumbent has contact with uncooperative or abusive patients and handles hazardous chemicals and potentially hazardous infectious bodily fluids. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Frequent standing and walking required for extended periods of time. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 25 pounds. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Medical laboratory principles, standards, applications, tests
- How to use/maintain laboratory equipment appropriately
- Appropriate quality control and confidentiality procedures
- Following appropriate testing procedures
- Medical terminology
- Computer technology and practice in a clinical setting
- Exercise independent judgement/decision-making and discretion in reporting/distributing results.
- Establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, and staff.
- Organize effectively and work quickly with a high level of accuracy.
- Read and understand oral and written instructions to include procedures and protocols.
- Multitask
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong skills in communicating effectively with co-workers, providers, and patients
- Ability to conduct daily functions in an appropriate, professional, and compassionate manner
- Ability to manage/prioritize multiple tasks in an efficient and timely manner
- Teamwork attitude
- Flexibility to respond to changing demands
- Ability to react calmly and competently in stressful situations
- Effectively utilize computer systems and programs that are necessary to complete daily tasks
- Appropriate assessment and assistance techniques
- Must be able to operate or have ability to be trained to operate related office equipment including but not limited to computer terminal, copier, fax, laser printer, and telephone system.
- BS or associate degree from an accredited program in Histology
- Complete an accredited histology technician certificate program from American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Must be Tennessee State Licensed
- -Current CPR certification
Our vision is to be a leading contributor to community health through participation in programs that promote wellness, facilitate diagnosis, and enhance treatment of disease.
Our mission is to foster continuous improvement in community health through the delivery of quality, accessible medical and surgical care in a cost-effective manner to the residents of Middle Tennessee.
Our values guide our actions as we strive to carry out our mission.- A progressive approach to advances in medicine and changes in the health care delivery system
- Responsive to patient and community needs
- Collaborative with other physicians, hospitals, allied health providers and the community in improving health care
- Professional, ethical and socially responsible
- Team-oriented management and leadership
- A positive, open and responsive work setting
- This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. It is not intended to serve, as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
- 1 Month Ago
Dermatology-Histology Technician
- Murfreesboro Medical Clinic
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Murfreesboro, TN
FULL_TIME
- Policy Name Histology Technician Department Mohs Surgery Center Dermatology and Plastic Surgery at the Fountains Policy Owner Clinic Manager Policy Description and Purpose: Managing patient care invol...
- 1 Month Ago
Low Voltage Field Project Manager
- Next Level Technician
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Nashville, TN
FULL_TIME
- Next Level Technician is looking to hire an experienced and eager full-time Low Voltage Field PM in Nashville TN. Great opportunity for technicians looking to advance in their career. Next Level Techn...
- 23 Days Ago
Automotive technician
- Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
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Bristol, TN
FULL_TIME
- Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
- 26 Days Ago
Automotive Technician with Wallace Kia of Bristol
- Kia Veterans Technician Apprenticeship Program (VTAP)
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Bristol, TN
FULL_TIME
- Kia Retailers are offering skilled and experienced military Veterans with the opportunity to begin an inspiring career as a Kia Certified Service Technician. To support this Kia Retailer initiative, K...
- 28 Days Ago
Instructor
- Automotive Technician Development Training ATDT
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Clarksville, TN
PART_TIME
- Evening School held at TCAT facilities each Trimester from 330p-7p 16 week school = 144 hours of education per Trimester Job Summary:We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated Instructor to join ...
- 1 Month Ago
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Histology Technician/Technologist
- K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
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Orange Park, FL
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- UNC Health Care
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Chapel Hill, NC
- **Description** Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- Integrated Regional Labs
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Largo, FL
- Description Introduction Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Histology Technician? At Integ...
- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- Randstad Life Sciences US
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White Plains, NY
- Title: Histotechnician Duration: 8 Months Location: White Plains, NY 10604 Pay Rate: $50.00 Shift: 7AM-3:30PM EST - flex...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- Naaman Clinic LLC
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Birmingham, AL
- Job Description Job Description Job Description: Histotechnician Department: Physician Practice Job Summary: Under gener...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- JobRialto
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Nashville, TN
- Description: Histology Tech needed for a contract position in Needham, Mass. Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm. R...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician/Technologist
- K.A. Recruiting, Inc.
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Denver, PA
- Exciting Opportunity: Histology Technician Position Available for Permanent Hire! Are you passionate about advancing hea...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Histology Technician
- UNC HEALTH
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Chapel Hill, NC
- Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and ...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Tennessee
Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; Arkansas and Missouri on the Mississippi River to the west. Tennessee is tied with Missouri as the state bordering the most other states. The state is trisected by the Tennessee River.
The highest point in the state is Clingmans Dome at 6,643 feet (2,025 m). Clingmans Dome, which lies on Tennessee's eastern border, is the highest point on the Appalachian Trail, and is the third highest peak in the United States east of the Mississippi River. The ...
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Income Estimation for Histology Technician jobs
$51,233 to $62,857
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What does a Histology Technician do?
Histology Technician in Greensboro, NC
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Histology Technician in Fargo, ND
Some states have licensing requirements for medical laboratory technicians, so check your state's specific regulations.
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