Histological Technician

Monday-Friday, 8-5

Or

Tuesday-Friday, 7-5

• Full-Time; 40 hours/week
• 1st shift, no weekends, holidays or on call
• Dermatology Surgery, Country Club Medical Plaza
• Winston Salem, NC, Country Club Road

• Associate's degree in applied science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Society of Histotechnology.
• Three years' experience in a clinical histology lab preferred.
• HT (ASCP) certification preferred.

• Strong, effective oral, written, and listening communication skills.
• Manual dexterity, eyes and hand coordination.
• Familiarity with computers in order to perform basic data entry.
• Technical ability and interest.
• Ability to work independently.

• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients.
• Exposure to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease.
• Subject to cuts from microtome knives.
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment.
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
• Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases.
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment.
• Moderate noise environment.
• Subject to injury from sharps.
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations.
• May require judgement/action which could result in death of patient.
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection).

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

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