Trinity Health · 1 day ago
Histo Tech PRN
Boise, ID
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTrinity Health is committed to delivering compassionate, person-centered care and is seeking a Histo Tech PRN. The role involves preparing tissue specimens for examination by the pathologist, performing high complexity testing, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment in the Histology department.
DeliveryHealth Care
Responsibilities
Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions
Meets Health System's Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations
Receive and accession tissue and cytology specimens, and prepare specimens for processing
Cut thin sections and stain according to established procedure for routine, special stains, immunohistochemistry and coverslip and label finished slides for the Pathologist's review. Review control slides for special stains and immunohistochemistry before turning in for Pathologist review
Assist the Pathologist with cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections
Maintain stock of necessary reagents and supplies for all stains and processing utilized in the department
Maintain equipment, instruments and cleanliness of working area
Perform preliminary gross examination of specimens, under direction of Pathologist
Maintain safe, clean work environment in Histology/Cytology, including proper labeling and storage of chemicals and specimens (and disposal of same)
Process and prepare cytology specimens for microscopic examination and storage
Assist transcriptionists and Pathologists in retrieving blocks and slides for review and assist in the direction and supervision of Laboratory Assistants and other support positions
Prepares written documentation as required by regulatory agencies, the profession and the department. Regulatory agencies include, but are not limited to: FDA, JCAHO, CAP, CLIA, OSHA, and the State of Idaho
All laboratory employees will actively participate in the Patient Satisfaction initiatives: Key Words at Key Times
Keeps informed of new techniques, changes in procedures within the Laboratory and in the field of Histology
Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to anatomical pathology services. Recommends additional testing based on results obtained, as appropriate
May investigate new products, equipment, techniques, methodologies, and introduce, demonstrate effects, and make recommendations, as appropriate
Maintains individual training and ongoing proficiency testing requirements for histology
Assists in controlling hospital costs through such actions as controlling use of over-time, reducing waste of supplies and reagents, using slow times productively and utilization of low census time
Assist in section orientation of new employees concerning safety equipment operation, procedural techniques, and expected performance levels
Complete required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements
Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation, asbestos, and other hazardous substances
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Functioning knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and experience in enzyme histochemistry and immuoperoxidase stains
Comprehensive knowledge of techniques for embedding, cutting, special staining, and mounting tissue specimens. High degree of precision and accuracy
Good oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; good knowledge of computers (word processing spreadsheet, linearity) preferred. Requires ability to use office equipment, such as computer terminals for data entry
Qualification
Required
Qualified to perform high complexity testing under CLIA, normally acquired by Certification as a Histology Technician (HT) or equivalent by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
Technical skills in operation of microtome, tissue processor and other equipment necessary to perform essential functions required
Functioning knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and experience in enzyme histochemistry and immuoperoxidase stains
Comprehensive knowledge of techniques for embedding, cutting, special staining, and mounting tissue specimens. High degree of precision and accuracy
Good oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; good knowledge of computers (word processing spreadsheet, linearity) preferred. Requires ability to use office equipment, such as computer terminals for data entry
Preferred
1 year of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
Company
Trinity Health
Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2025-10-17Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Dan Drake
Trinity Health PACE President and CEO
Eileen Coogan
Pres/CEO Allegany Franciscan Ministries
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