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Walker Baptist Medical Center: Located in Jasper, this facility is equipped with 267 beds and specializes in cardiology; orthopedics, including rehabilitation; psychiatric care; urology; and detox therapy.

Summary

Performs various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Prepares microscopic tissue slides for diagnostic/research purposes
• Performs tissue stains to assist in diagnosis
• Handles specimen accessioning
• Maintains laboratory and equipment
• Reviews quality control, performs operational duties, maintenance and troubleshooting of histology instruments and equipment

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Education

Required: Completion of training in an NCCLS-approved Histology Technician program
Preferred: Bachelor�s or Associate's degree

Experience

Preferred: 1 year experience as Histotechnician

Certifications

Required: State licensure where required.
Preferred: Histotechnician certification through ASCP (or equivalent).

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