Job Summary: Takes responsibility for the histology department. Receives and processes surgical specimens. Prepares and stains micro section slides. Maintains instrumentation.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepares specimens for processing.
- Coordinates documentation and processing of cytology specimens.
- Processes specimens.
- Prepare micro section slides.
- Performs special staining.
- Maintains instrumentation.
- Monitors histology department and maintains performance improvement records.
- Represents department in a professional manner.
- Receiving, logging, and labeling incoming tissue biopsies and surgical specimens.
- Prepares specimens for send out testing.
- Clerical work as needed.
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level:
Associate’s degree in Histology or equivalent.
Certification/Licensure: HT(ASCP) preferred
Experience Requirements: Minimum one year histology laboratory experience preferred
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Histology or equivalent.
- HT(ASCP) certification.
- Minimum one year histology laboratory experience.
What We Do
Anderson Hospital is an independent, not-for-profit medical facility and an entity of Anderson Healthcare, serving Madison County residents since 1977. Located in Maryville, Illinois, the 144-bed acute care hospital provides emergency care, acute inpatient and outpatient services, scheduled surgeries, and advanced diagnostic testing, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and service excellence for its patients and the community.
