Non-Certified Histotechnologist Relief

**Description** **Non-Certified Histotechnologist Relief AdventHealth Shawnee Mission** **All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:** + Vision, Medical & Dental Benefits from Day One + Student Loan Repayment Program + Received Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in January 2019 **Our promise to you:** Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better. **Schedule:** Early mornings **Shift:** + **4am- 8 or 9am** + **Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday** **Location:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission 9100 West 74th Street, Merriam, KS 66204 **The community you’ll be caring for:** At AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, formerly Shawnee Mission Medical Center, you're more than just a number on a chart. You're a whole person, who functions best when physically, emotionally, and spiritually fit. Find whole-person care, dedicated teams and staff, and a wide variety of medical services, all at our hospital in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. **The role you’ll contribute** **The Histotechnologist is responsible for processing of human tissue and body fluids. This includes accessioning, processing, staining, cover slipping, labeling & distribution for final evaluation & diagnosis.** **The value you’ll bring to the team:** · Shares technical knowledge with co-workers; assists with training & orientation of new employees/students & serves as a resource to current staff, students, & physicians. · Shows enthusiasm in the workplace; actively involved in promoting morale, encouraging others, and improving associate satisfaction scores. · Seeks opportunities to work cooperatively with other members of the hospital & system. · Responds in a professional manner to customer requests & inquiries, assuming responsibility for seeing them through to completion. · Communicates with internal and external customers, responding effectively to questions, issues or problems · Adjusts to changing customer needs by adapting work habits, schedules, or matters of personal convenience to improve service. · Willingly assists other associates during times of high volume workload. · Recognizes limitations & asks for assistance/instruction when necessary. · Participates in and maintains competency requirements for self · Limits personal phone calls & business so as not to compromise productivity. · Attendance pattern reflects commitment to job requirements & patient care needs. · Demonstrates & models positive behaviors which are supportive of change. · Works independently · Uses time efficiently when regular workload is done to maintain department functions. · Maintains clean, well-stocked, & organized work area. · Takes responsibility for own actions; openly admits mistakes & seeks ways to correct the problem. · Uses strong technical skills in performing problem solving, making decisions about and verifying section procedures with speed and accuracy. · Produces high quality slides & stains within a time frame that contributes to effective patient care. · Prepare, evaluates & stains samples according to cytology guidelines. · Ensures proper storage of slide archive material. · Uses the LIS efficiently to accession specimens, order tests & obtain information, in keeping with established protocols. · Recognizes that the attainment of knowledge is every employee’s responsibility & accepts accountability for staying current on all written or electronic communication. · Understands & utilizes department resources, including department manuals, administrative policy manuals, safety manuals, MSDS & other reference material. · Utilizes Personal Protective Equipment and follows established chemical hygiene and biohazard protocols. **Qualifications** **The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:** **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:** · Associate’s Degree or Graduate of a Technical School · No previous Experience is Required **_EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:_** · Bachelor’s Degree This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. **Category:** Laboratory **Organization:** AdventHealth Shawnee Mission **Schedule:** Per Diem **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 23038657 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.