Histotechnologist

$10,000 Retention Bonus!

Make your move to Alaska! Experience the midnight sun in the summer, a front-row seat to the northern lights in the winter, and the opportunity to advance your experience and skills as you enjoy the Alaskan lifestyle.

Foundation Health Partners (FHP) is looking for a Histotechnogist to join the team!

This position uses a variety of technical and analytical skills to process histologic and cytologic specimens and to prepare blocks and slides to aid the pathologist in the diagnosis of patients. Assures timely and quality work through the evaluation of quality control material, proper instrument maintenance and processing of appropriate samples. This position utilizes professional judgment, knowledge and leadership to develop new methods, educate others, improve systems and demonstrate responsibility for administrative duties in the laboratory.

Pay & Benefits:

• Compensation: $31.32 to $48.94 hourly wage based on experience and education
• Retention Bonus: $10,000 Retention Bonus for eligible new hires
• Relocation Assistance: up to $7,500 Relocation Assistance
• Temporary Housing: 90 Days Temporary Housing Provided
• Additional Pay: Shift Differential, Annual Increases, Paid Time Off
• Benefits: medical, vision, dental, 401k with employer match
• Education Benefits: FHP Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness
• Other Benefits: Onsite Gym, Wellness Programs, Discount programs, The Learning Center (childcare services)
• Shifts Available:
  - Full-time, 40 hours per week, Varied 8 hour shifts

Shift Differentials Available: $2.00/hr. Weekend- $2.50/hr. Evening - $3.50/hr. Night

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior. We have a strong patient to nurse ratio and a culture of Shared Leadership. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.

Living in Fairbanks:

As the second largest city in Alaska, Fairbanks offers a unique blend of large-town amenities, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of wide-open space, making this community one of the most special in the country. With a rich history and plentiful diversity, Fairbanks is proud to be called the Golden Heart City, and only once you visit will you understand the name to be true.

• No state income tax and no sales tax.
• Second largest city in Alaska at 100,000 residents.
• College Town – the University of Alaska Fairbanks, UAF Community & Technical College
• Military Community – Ft. Wainwright Army Post & Eielson Air Force Base.
• 15 Elementary Schools | 4 Middle Schools | 4 High Schools | 10 District “Schools of Choice”| robust youth sports programs

Summer activities: Midnight sun, hiking, fishing, camping, gold panning, kayaking, berry picking, rafting, rock climbing, recreational flying, community-wide festivals, live music, and events.

Winter activities: Northern lights, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, hockey, curling, ice fishing, dog mushing, ice climbing, hunting, ice art, word class hot springs, community-wide art shows, and festivals etc.

1. Organizes and processes patient specimens and facilitates overall function of histology. Assures quality results through the use and evaluation of quality control material, proper instrument function and collection, assessment and processing of appropriate samples.

1. Demonstrates expertise in technical skills, such as embedding, cutting, staining and cytology preparation. This includes special and immunohistochemistry stains and In Situ Hybridization protocols. Assists Pathologist or other physicians with frozen section procedures or grossing of specimens. May assist with other procedures including, but not limited to, bone marrows, skin biopsies, and autopsies.

1. Recognizes abnormal results or unusual circumstances and takes appropriate action. Utilizes available resources to maintain and fix instruments or problem solve issues.

1. Identifies current professional and technical issues and their impact on lab practices. Maintains appropriate accreditation by regulatory agencies. Evaluates and implements new methods and instrumentation.

1. Maintains current knowledge and skills applicable to job assignment through continuing education or professional organizations. Follows all procedures and policies and successfully completes all annual competency and proficiency activities according to regulatory standards.

1. Maintains all specimens, records, inventory and products including tissues, slides and blocks of all cases.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology obtained from an accredited institution or equivalent education and training typically demonstrated through 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, six semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination, and Laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, NAACLS, or other organization approved by HHS (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), or at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

Students may be hired at the job title equivalent to their future certification under the following conditions: The student is enrolled in a clinically recognized program (MLT, MLS, or HT/HTL), the Student’s Clinical rotation in the core area must be completed before working in that core area, and the student must complete the program and pass the certification test within one year of hire.

HT, HLT, or MLT ASCP certification or equivalent such as ASCP, AMT, HEW, AAB.) If there is no current U.S. certification, it must be obtained within one year. Individuals with specialty certification may only work in the discipline of their specialty.

Requires strong computer experience with standard office software suites. Strong organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritize, attention to detail, and critical thinking are essential. Must be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three years histology experience.
• Certification as a Histologist by ASCP or equivalent.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Foundation Health Partners is an EEO/AAP employer; qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.