Med Techn II; Histologist 40D

Overview

Job Summary: The Medical Technician II (Histologic Technician) performs routine and special tests according to written protocols to determine test results that will assist in diagnosing and treating patients.

• Perform routine and special histology tests according to established protocols to determine results used in patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Work with laboratory staff to ensure quality control and timely reporting of test results.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED (grandfathered) or associate’s degree with previous experience in Histology.
• Licensure/Certification:
  All employees hired during or after 2016 must be a graduate of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) approved program for Histotechnology and eligible to sit for the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) examination, or have been working in the field prior to 2016.
• Experience/
  
  Skills:
  
  Prolonged standing, climbing or bending may be required. Finger and manual dexterity may be required to manipulate small objects and supplies. Proficiency in the English language required. Possible exposure to communicable diseases or hazardous or toxic materials.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts themselves in accordance with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.