Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $24.25 - $39.75
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Disability insurance
employee wellness program
Professional Development
Job Description
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, located in Fayetteville, North Carolina, is a prominent healthcare institution dedicated to providing advanced medical services with a commitment to quality patient care and community health improvement. As a leading medical center, it serves the region with a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, supported by a skilled and compassionate workforce. The facility prides itself on fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration, ensuring that every patient receives the highest standard of care.
Within this reputable healthcare system, the Histology Department plays a critical role by preparing laboratory specimens for microscopic evaluation. This essential work supports pathologists in diagnosing diseases and guiding treatment decisions. The position available is a histotechnician role working on day shifts, designed for individuals passionate about laboratory sciences and patient care.
This histotechnician role is responsible for the meticulous preparation of tissue specimens using techniques such as microtomy, special staining, and immunohistochemistry. These methods ensure that samples are suitable for microscopic examination by pathologists. The role demands adherence to strict quality control standards governed by regulatory agencies such as CAP and JCAHO, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, safety, and compliance in all laboratory operations.
The histotechnician will be involved in routine and as-needed equipment maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked work environment. Compliance with universal precautions and safety protocols is paramount to protect both staff and patients from potential hazards. Additionally, the position includes collaboration with team members and assisting in the orientation of new employees, contributing to a supportive and productive laboratory environment.
Ideal candidates for this role will possess an associate's degree with eligibility for ASCP histotechnician certification or equivalent experience validated by laboratory leadership. Essential skills include proficiency in English, knowledge of specimen collection techniques, and strong interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with patients across different developmental stages.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center values diversity and inclusion, upholding an equal opportunity employment policy without discrimination based on gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path within a respected medical facility, providing opportunities for professional growth and contribution to community health.
Within this reputable healthcare system, the Histology Department plays a critical role by preparing laboratory specimens for microscopic evaluation. This essential work supports pathologists in diagnosing diseases and guiding treatment decisions. The position available is a histotechnician role working on day shifts, designed for individuals passionate about laboratory sciences and patient care.
This histotechnician role is responsible for the meticulous preparation of tissue specimens using techniques such as microtomy, special staining, and immunohistochemistry. These methods ensure that samples are suitable for microscopic examination by pathologists. The role demands adherence to strict quality control standards governed by regulatory agencies such as CAP and JCAHO, emphasizing the importance of accuracy, safety, and compliance in all laboratory operations.
The histotechnician will be involved in routine and as-needed equipment maintenance, troubleshooting technical issues, and maintaining a clean, well-stocked work environment. Compliance with universal precautions and safety protocols is paramount to protect both staff and patients from potential hazards. Additionally, the position includes collaboration with team members and assisting in the orientation of new employees, contributing to a supportive and productive laboratory environment.
Ideal candidates for this role will possess an associate's degree with eligibility for ASCP histotechnician certification or equivalent experience validated by laboratory leadership. Essential skills include proficiency in English, knowledge of specimen collection techniques, and strong interpersonal abilities to interact effectively with patients across different developmental stages.
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center values diversity and inclusion, upholding an equal opportunity employment policy without discrimination based on gender, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This role offers a dynamic and rewarding career path within a respected medical facility, providing opportunities for professional growth and contribution to community health.
Job Requirements
- Associate's degree
- Histotechnician certification (ASCP) eligibility or completed a technician training program or on-the-job hospital training with 4 years' experience approved by Laboratory Directors
- None required for prior work experience
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
- General motion abilities including bending, squatting, reaching, carrying, pushing and pulling
- Manual dexterity
- Ability to speak plainly
- Near visual acuity and ability to discern colors
- Willingness to handle skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree
- Histotechnician certification (ASCP) eligibility or completed a technician training program or on-the-job hospital training with 4 years' experience approved by Laboratory Directors
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English
- Knowledge/skill of appropriate collection techniques
- Interacts with patients according to the Erickson model of development
- Skills for accepting responsibility, making decisions, and working as a team
Job Duties
- Prepares specimen using the appropriate technique required to produce an acceptable sample for evaluation by the pathologist
- Follows established procedures for histology quality control, CAP, JCAHO, other regulatory agencies and reports discrepancies in a timely manner
- Performs scheduled and as needed maintenance on equipment routinely used in specimen preparation
- Troubleshoots equipment, reagents, or procedural technique when problems occur
- Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety procedures
- Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards
- Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment
- Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives
- Assists with the orientation of new histology lab employees
- Maintains work area-cleans bench, restocks supplies notifies Histology Technical Specialist of low stock
- Other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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