Job Title: Histotechnologist

We are Hiring at Jewish Hospital

Location: 200 Abraham Flexner Way   Louisville KY 40202

Shift Options: 1st Shift  Full Time

Sign on bonus available

About Us

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with seven hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute, and the Brown Cancer Center.

With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Our Mission

As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.

Job Summary

The histotechnologist shall have extensive knowledge in processing, mounting, cutting and staining of tissue sections.   The ability to organize work so that procedures are completed within established turn-around times.  Must show good judgement with attention to details well as respect for patient confidentiality.  The employee will assist with training of histotechnicians, residents and others.  The histotechnologist must work professionally and courteously with physicians, patients, guests, and other employees.  The employee shall actively support the policies of the laboratory and hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs processing, mounting, cutting, staining and cover slipping of tissue samples.
• Performs quality control of area.
• Performs clerical duties including entering data into computers and answering phones.
• Monitors quality assurance.
• Works with others in a professional and courteous manner.
• Assists with frozen section processing and staining.
• Assists with training of histotechnicians, residents and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Life Sciences
• HTL or HT certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in an anatomic pathology laboratory

 Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Benefits Options
• Paid Vacation, Sick days, and Holidays
• Free tuition to UofL for Part- and Full-time employees for Child/Spouse/Domestic Partner
• 401K with Employer Match

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