Job Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

**This is a Part Time position at 25 hours per week located at the Glenview clinic for Mohs Surgery. Schedule is as follows: Monday 7:30am-4:00pm, Tuesday 7:30-5:00pm, and Wednesday 7:30-4:00pm.**

The Technician, Histology reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Technician, Histology provides technical and clinical support for various physicians and sub-specialists by performing histology related laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow up of patients with various health conditions. This position acts as a liaison between the physicians and staff by answering questions and providing educational assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Under the directorship of the Mohs surgeon performs frozen tissue preparations for microscopic examination.
• Properly identifies and orients tissue.
• Uses Mohs frozen section technique to orient, map, freeze, cut, and stain frozen tissue sections.
• Recognizes adequacy of cryo-sectioning.
• Labels specimens as appropriate.
• Operates automated instrumentation to stain microscopic slides.
• Evaluates stains microscopically for acceptable results.
• Identifies and corrects staining deficiencies.
• Performs manual methods during instrument downtimes.
• Recognizes, resolves, and documents unacceptable staining and cover slipping results and/or instrument failure.
• Maintains logbook of Mohs specimens as well as other manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary.
• Records all documentation consistently and legibly in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining Quality Control and Quality Assurance documentation to assure compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Prioritizes technical workload based on assignment or established priorities, responds effectively to changes in workflow adjusting work to incorporate STAT requests or fluctuations in work volume.
• Cleans, disinfects, performs, and documents routine equipment and instrument per SOP.
• Monitors laboratory inventory to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate.
• Notifies coordinator promptly of any supply issues.
• Fosters department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication.
• Participates in Safety and Infection Control activities.
• Follows all required safety procedures, assumes a proactive role in laboratory safety.
• Assists in cleaning, wrapping and sterilization of instruments.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
• Assist in clerical duties such as scanning of patients’ records into EMR.
• Takes initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings, etc.
• Possesses motivation, self-reliance, initiative, a team player.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Zero (0) to two (2) years’ experience in a relevant role.
• Previous experience in molecular laboratories (in situ hybridization, polymerase chain reaction).

Preferred

• One of the following:
  • BS degree or higher in biological science

• OR

• • Associate Degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

• OR

• • Have education and training that includes 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that includes 24 hours of medical laboratory technology courses

• OR

• • 24 semester hours that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
• HT(ASCP) American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnician certification or complete once eligible.
• Experience in immunohistochemistry and tissue processing

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.