About this role
Facility Name: Frye Regional Medical Center
Position: Histology technologist, Acute Hospital schedule: 8 hours shifts, Holiday rotation, some weekend may be required
Shift: Full Time Days
Your experience matters
Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Histology Technologist joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.
More about our team
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center provides patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
How You’ll Contribute
- Collect tissue specimens from surgical and diagnostic services and/or receives tissue specimens from outside source for processing in the department.
- Perform basic and advanced Histology procedures of processing, embedding, cutting, mounting and staining of tissue specimens for evaluation and diagnosis by pathologists.
- Perform basic and advanced special staining procedures including special histochemistry and immunochemistry.
- Prepare solutions and reagents as necessary.
- Operate, use, care, maintain and troubleshoot specialized histology equipment and instrumentation.
- Perform clerical functions such as accessioning specimens and issuing charge codes; utilizes laboratory information system for recording and retrieving patient information.
- Research, develop and adopt new procedures for routine use.
- Comply with standards set by the Medical Center and regulatory/accrediting agencies.
- Assist in writing, reviewing and revising of the histology procedure manual.
- Perform cryosectioning techniques on tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by the pathologist.
- Prepare slides from quick frozen tissue specimens for rapid diagnosis by a pathologist.
- Performs cytopreparation of routine cytologic specimens and fine needle aspirations.
- Provide technical assistance and oversight of duties to technical assistants.
- Demonstrate interpersonal skills while performing assigned duties.
- Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the medical center on a daily basis.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Why join us
We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
- Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
- Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
- Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
What we are looking for
- Bachelor's Degree required
- Licensure: HT/ASCP certification or eligibility required. Must become certified within 12 months of hire.
- 1-3 years experience working in a lab setting required
EEOC Statement
Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.