Senior Technician, Histology- Full time 1st shift- Sign on Bonus Up to $20K!!!

Sentara
parental leave, tuition assistance
United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
Jan 23, 2025
City/State Charlottesville, VA Overview Work Shift First (Days) (United States of America) Performs Histology functions to include accessioning, microtomy, embedding and slide preparations utilizing scientific knowledge of histology principles and following standard operating procedures. Maintains technical policies and procedures; operates and maintains equipment, instruments, tools, and manages inventory. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Assists Manager with daily operations, coordination of work, achievement of departmental goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements. Maintains specialized expertise within assigned area. Routinely assumes charge of department in prioritizing workload and resolving problems in absence of Manager. 2 years in Histology required. Associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution required. Bachelor degree preferred. Education, experience and ASCP certification must be maintained within the specific discipline. Join a team that has a Mission to improve health every day, join the Sentara Team! Our Caring Workplace Environment Our Caring Tradition of serving Charlottesville for 100+ years providing personalized care tailored to the needs of each patient Free and convenient parking Collaboration and shared governance CMS 5-Star and Magnet designated hospital Staff resiliency program and EAP Caring For Your Family and Your Career Tuition Assistance - $5,250 year Student Debt Pay Down - $10,000 Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development Emergency Backup Care - 10 days Paid Parental Leave - up to 4 weeks Family Caregiver Leave - 2 weeks Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000 Job Summary Performs Histology functions to include accessioning, microtomy, embedding and slide preparations utilizing scientific knowledge of histology principles and following standard operating procedures. Maintains technical policies and procedures; operates and maintains equipment, instruments, tools, and manages inventory. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Assists Manager with daily operations, coordination of work, achievement of departmental goals and objectives, customer satisfaction, and in meeting regulatory requirements. Maintains specialized expertise within assigned area. Routinely assumes charge of department in prioritizing workload and resolving problems in absence of Manager. 2 years in Histology required. Associate degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited institution required. Bachelor degree preferred. Education, experience and ASCP certification must be maintained within the specific discipline. Qualifications: ALD - Associate's Level Degree (Required) Histotechnician (HT) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), Histotechnologist (HTL) - Certification - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Skills Communication, Critical Thinking, Monitoring, Service Orientation, Technology/Computer, Time Management Sentara Healthcare prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. Per Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), some clinical environments require proof of education; these regulations are posted at ecfr.gov for further information. In an effort to expedite this verification requirement, we encourage you to upload your diploma or transcript at time of application. In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.