Histology Technician - Anatomical Pathology - Days
Company: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital
Location: Sugar Land
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
At Houston Methodist, the Histology Technician position is
responsible for performing all repetitive tests that necessitate
knowledge of histological technique and related instruments. This
position exhibits the ability to recognize factors that directly
affect procedures and results; uses and monitors quality control
programs; and performs simple instrument maintenance. The Histology
Technician attends and assists with direct patient care procedures
and/or performs cyto prep as needed. Additional responsibilities
include assisting in the training of others as assigned and
demonstrating self-motivation in performing job duties and
following procedures.
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a
dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to
achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members
of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting
pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive
manner.
- Teaches students, new employees and others as assigned by
Manager or designee.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs all routine and complex laboratory procedures in the
assigned work area.
- Recognizes and ensures critical values (and/or reportable
results) with appropriate Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)
documentation.
- Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available
work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the
results, and thoroughly documents any corrective action taken.
- Processes specimens and demonstrates knowledge of specimen
requirements and laboratory rejection policies.
- Actively participates in and achieves an acceptable level of
performance on proficiency and competency testing samples.
- Recognizes problems, notifies management of issue, and follows
up as directed by management.
- Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following
all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials,
security, emergency preparedness and HIPAA.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adjusts work schedule to accommodate
departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time
recording system.
- Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline
competencies with a focus on continual development.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the
employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job
duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise
job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
- Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing
body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations section.
WORK EXPERIENCE
- No experience required; one year experience as a Histology
Technician highly preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
- HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician (ASCP) within 1 year OR
- HTL(ASCP) - Histotechnologist (ASCP) within 1 year
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely
perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills,
competency assessments, and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the
English language necessary to perform the essential functions of
this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or
employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians,
family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a
customer service focus and application of positive language
principles
- Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer
systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and
Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other
related documents
- Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all
levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent
customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and
co-workers
- Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision
including organizing workflow and actively participating in
problem-solvingSUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs Yes
- Business professional No
- Other (department approved) NoON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during
emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless
of selection below.
- On Call* NoTRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area NoCompany
Profile:Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, scheduled to open in
the first quarter of 2025, will be Houston Methodist's ninth
hospital and will incorporate the most advanced technology
available from the day the doors open. With 100 beds (at our
opening; licensed for 276) and a prime location in the heart of the
rapidly growing U.S. 290 corridor, the hospital will be equipped
with technologically advanced innovations implemented during COVID,
many of them designed to make patient communication with
physicians, staff and families the very best and most effective in
any health care facility. Even though the hospital won't be fully
operational until 2025, we have several services and specialties
opening in 2024.Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer
inclusive of women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.Equal
Employment OpportunityHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept
to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will
not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person
employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or
other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor -
priority referral Protected Veterans requested.
Keywords: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Sugar Land , Histology Technician - Anatomical Pathology - Days, Healthcare , Sugar Land, Texas
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