Your job is more than a job.

As a certified Histotechnician, you play a vital role in unraveling the mysteries of the human body preparing slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s) and assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of illness and disease. Performing daily histopathology procedures under general supervision, you’re responsible for instrument maintenance, tissue sectioning, reagent preparation, tissue fixation procedure and processing, bone cutting, special staining, cutting and embedding of tissues, electron microscopy processing and assisting with autopsies.  

  

There's a unique satisfaction in knowing that your work directly contributes to the well-being of others and you're creating the foundation for accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. You love being part scientist and part explorer, discovering and analyzing the secrets within the human body.  We love that you love what you do.  

  

Your experiences, your knowledge, your skills, your empathy, your compassion, your personality, all of it adds up to you. And we’re excited to get to know you and find out what you’ll bring to this specialized lab technician role. 
 

Your Everyday 

Coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures and the surgery schedule. 

Prepare routine and non-routine slides for microscopic evaluation, as directed. 

Process specimens delivered from various departments when delivered to the laboratory.  

Perform embedding and microtomy under general supervision. 

Ensure appropriate accessioning, labeling and processing of all tissue samples. 

Prepare solutions, stains (routine, special or IHC), and reagents in accordance with standard written procedures. 

Operate and maintain all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness and cleanliness. 

Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting. 

Process and ship specimens to referral laboratories. 

Obtain the required documents and accession patient. 

Provide support with autopsy procedures as required. 

Set-up equipment and gather supplies needed for the specimen collection and procedure and participate in the maintenance of adequate inventory of supplies and reagents. 

Comply with hospital/laboratory safety and infection control additional policies and procedures, which contribute to the efficiency, safety and integrity of the department and report safety incidents to the supervisor. 

 
The Must-Haves 
 
Minimum: 
 

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, and/or fulfillment of the educational requirements necessary for qualification to sit for a Histotechnology National Certification Examination  
OR 

Associate degree from an accredited college or university, and/or fulfillment of the educational requirements necessary for qualification to sit for a Histotechnology National Certification Examination 

WORK SHIFT:

Days (United States of America)

LCMC Health is a community. 

Our people make health happen. While our NOLA roots run deep, our branches are the vessels that carry our mission of bringing the best possible care to every person and parish in Louisiana and beyond and put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. Celebrating authenticity, originality, equity, inclusion and a little “come on in” attitude is the foundation of LCMC Health’s culture of everyday extraordinary

About University Medical Center

University Medical Center, a world class academic medical center in LCMC Health’s incredible community of care, is the largest medical training center for healthcare professionals in Louisiana and has long served as the region’s safety net hospital for poor and underserved communities for 300+. Learn more about University Medical Center’s legacy and our vision of becoming the epicenter of medical care, education, and research.

Your extras

Deliver healthcare with heart. Give people a reason to smile. Put a little love in your work. Be honest and real, but with compassion.  Bring some lagniappe into everything you do. Forget one-size-fits-all, think one-of-a-kind care. See opportunities, not problems – it’s all about perspective. Cheerlead ideas, differences, and each other. Love what makes you, you - because we do

You are welcome here. 

LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

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1.    To get started, take your time to fully and accurately complete the application for employment. Incomplete applications get bogged down and are often eliminated due to missing information. 

2.    To ensure quality care and service, we may use information on your application to verify your previous employment and background.  

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