Histotechnologist
Baptist Health
Histotechnologist
Baptist Health
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Summary
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible to section, stain and mount tissue specimens in preparation for microscopic examination by the
Pathologist. Assists the Pathologist in making various examinations on submitted tissue specimens and
subsequent preparations. Performance of duties is in accordance with CLIA ’88 guidelines. Performs quality
control, quality assurance, maintenance and troubleshooting. Duties may also include clerical tasks, specimen
collection, and related laboratory services.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program (within the last five years if not ASCP certified) OR Associate degree that includes 12 hours
in both biology and chemistry
OR
At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at minimum, includes 12 semester hours of both biology and chemistry and
1 year of documented clinical experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last five years
Once eligible, must obtain HT certification within 1 year
Full-spectrum health system with hospitals
Baptist Health is a regional health system with nine hospitals and more than 400 care sites across Kentucky and Indiana, offering inpatient services, outpatient clinics, home health, urgent care, diagnostic and surgery centers, and therapies. It combines employed physicians in Baptist Health Medical Group with a large network of independent clinicians to deliver comprehensive care across the continuum, including hospital care, primary care, specialty practices, and wellness services. Its hospitals hold Magnet or Pathway to Excellence nursing designations, reflecting a focus on nursing quality, and the system aims to provide accessible, high-quality health care to communities through a broad, integrated network. The goal is to improve community health by delivering coordinated, patient-centered care across a wide geographic footprint.
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