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Job Description:Under the general supervision of a Laboratory Supervisor, the Registered Histotechnician supports the flow of anatomic pathology specimens, which may include tissue embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, and staining What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the "Power of We." Sign On Bonus:To show our commitment to you and to assist with your transition into our organization, we are offering up to a $2,500 sign-on bonus! Job Specifics: Benefits Eligible: YesShift Details: Days, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and holidays Who We Are: St. Mary's Hospital - At St. Mary's Regional Hospital, we're happy to tell you about us: our compassionate caregivers, our clinical excellence, our award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action that takes place in this healing space Essential Functions:The Registered Histotechnician is a certified Histotechnician who organizes and manages the flow of anatomic pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt through preparation of final diagnostic slides. Responsible for microtomy, cryotomy and embedding Anatomic Pathology specimens. Provide training and orientation to new team members and assist with advanced instrument and specimen troubleshooting.Supports the laboratory QA program by monitoring indicators such as quality control, temperatures, and instrument failures.Perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and take corrective action when standards are not met.May also assist with surgical pathology gross examination, dependent on education verification and site-specific competenciesUtilizes appropriate histology and cytology staining techniques. Utilizes routine, special and immunohistochemical staining techniques. Ensures slides are free of artifacts. Ensures controls exhibit appropriate staining characteristics. Operates automatic stainers according to written protocols. Recognizes abnormal staining results and troubleshoots to correct the results. Completes staining within established turn-around- times. Maintains an inventory of stains as needed. Employs appropriate cover slipping of slides and maintains specimen identification integrity through the processes.Performs special projects as assigned. Completes special projects and tasks within time guidelines and reviews progress with the section manager as needed. Assists in writing and reviewing new policy/procedure for the section as needed. Provides education to others as needed, assists in computer system design, upgrades, maintenance of database, if required. Participates in learning activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field of histologyAssists in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA, CAP (College of American Pathologists) and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements. Performs competency testing as required by accrediting agencies. Assists in performing maintenance per protocol. Troubleshoots instrumentation as required. SkillsChemistryBiologyBiological SciencesHistologyAnatomic PathologySurgical PathologyLaboratory InstrumentsReadingQuality Control Minimum Qualifications: Registered Histotechnician ($26.47-$40.87 based on experience)Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or 60 semester hours or equivalent, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both). Education will be verified by Quality Assurance Manager or Director.Histotechnician ASCP certification, or equivalent Preferred QualificationsTwo years histology experience Minimum qualifications to perform New York testing:Successful completion of an associate's degree in a Histotechnician ProgramSuccessful