Lead Histotechnologist

Company: Nebraska Medicine
Location: Omaha
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Please note that this position may require an assessment after completion of the application. Please plan for an additional 20 - 30 minutes to complete this. Shift:First Shift (United States of America)Lead Histotechnologist Position Highlights: Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as a Lead Histotechnologist. This role will be great for someone that has a passion for lab and great customer service for our patients we serve. This specific position will work in Omaha, NE. We partner with our physicians, nurses and other hospital staff to provide the best Serious Medicine and Extraordinary Care available in the region. We are excited to have Forbes Magazine recognize us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska. Come join us Shift:

• Full Time and benefits eligible (1.0 FTE / Salaried-Exempt role)
• Monday - Friday, First shift; some weekends possible
• No call Why Nebraska Medicine:
  • Our shared values reflect who we are and why we're here and include, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage and Healing.
  • Competitive Benefits including retirement match contribution, PTO accrual, tuition reimbursement
  • Lead the world in transforming lives to create a healthy future for all individuals and communities through premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary patient care
  • Forbes Magazine recognizes us in their list of American's top employers and the best employer in Nebraska Independently process and prepare patient tissue for analysis according to department procedures using a wide range and depth of technical knowledge. Perform routine histological techniques, histochemical and enzyme histochemical reactions. Lead assigned staff by providing technical support and work direction in the histology area. Support continuous quality improvement of services in assigned area to ensure compliance with all regulatory and quality standards and provide feedback to assigned staff on their performance.Required Qualifications:
    • Minimum of four years experience in anatomic pathology with histopathological processes and tissue recognition required.
    • Bachelor of science or successful completion of a formally recognized histology technique training program required.
    • Education and training equivalent to 120 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes either 24 semester hours of science courses that include i) 6 semester hours of chemistry ii) 6 semester hours of biology iii) 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination (One year of related experience equals one year of education) required.
    • Certified as a Histotechnologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Histotechnologist HTL)ASCP) required.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience leading a work group preferred. Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans' status.

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