Local Contract - Histotechnologist

Healthcare Staffing Plus

  • Albany, NY
  • $58.97 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Title: Local Contract - HistotechnologistNumber of positions: 1Years of experience: One to three yearsShift: Night shifts- 40 hoursDuration: 13 weeksStart Date: 04/07/2024Hourly pay: $58.97OT: 1.5Weekly Pay: $2,211.38SummaryDepartment: LaboratoryShift timings: 12:00-20:00- Monday to friday (8 Hours/5 Days)Per Week: 40 HoursRoles & Responsibilities
  • ​Selecting the most appropriate tissue samples for analysis.
  • Dissecting and examining resected tissue using biopsies, aspirated tissue, and, in some instances, making use of frozen tissue sections.
  • Analysing tissue using accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining.
  • Spending time in the mortuaries in order to perform autopsies.
  • Handling cell and tissue samples with meticulous care to prevent infection.
  • Instructing and guiding other members of the biomedical team about tissue analysis, identification, and the appropriate test to perform.
  • Compiling and submitting clinical reports to medical specialists and health care professionals and collaborating with them to prescribe patient care.
  • Conducting clinical audits to identify best laboratory practices in order to provide excellent patient care.
  • Handling tissue specimens in accordance with safety requirements and infection-control specifications.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pathology sampling and communicating this to colleagues.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • ​​​​BLS and ACLS
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • ​Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
  • The ability to stand for extended periods.
  • Strong technical skills.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Passionate about patient care
  • Requires a minimum of three years of current Histotechnologist experience.
  • Graduate from a fully accredited Histotechnologist program
  • Active unencumbered Histotechnologist New York state license
  • One year of Epic experience
​Requirements· COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
  • Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
  • Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
  • Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
  • Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
  • A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
  • Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUSHealthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY.With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop.

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