Histopathology Technician

Millbrook specializes in placing healthcare providers of varying specialties with clients throughout the United States. Want to work for a company that actually invests in your future? Along with offering providers attractive assignments with our world class customer base, Millbrook focuses on value-added training programs to help keep providers up to date in the latest advancements in medicine and technologies. We offer local and travel assignments from 13 weeks to one year. Our qualified staffing specialists are standing by and ready to help match your medical expertise with a thrilling new opportunity.

We are looking for a dedicated Histopathology Technician in Danville, IL with excellent communication skills, critical thinking skills, and team player attitude. This provider will be responsible for caring for patients, communicating with other medical team members and maintaining accurate medical records.

Job Requirements:

Local applicants only

1 Year experience required

Covid vaccine

Histopathology certification

With Millbrook Support Services you will receive:

An experienced recruiting team to help identify your dream job

Comprehensive credentialing assistance throughout your contract

Health Benefits

Excellent compensation plans including W-2 and 1099 plans

Weekly Direct Deposit

Referral Bonuses so you can work with your friends.

Histopathology Technician:

a. Accession and receive samples into VA laboratory information system package for in house testing or send outs to reference laboratories.

b. Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.

c. Edit and verify results recorded into the computer system.

d. Stock and maintain specialized supplies used in the work area.

e. Perform a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of Cytology and Surgical Pathology, according to established protocols.

f. Calibrate, standardizes, adjusts and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.

g. Perform validation studies on various equipment in the department.

h. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.

i. Collect quality data for Quality Assurance programs, including Joint Commission.

j. Communicate with clinics and providers regarding specimen adequacy or other issues relating to collection, or labeling.

k. Participate in VISN technical committees for Cytology and AP.

l. Developing partnership with local funeral homes. Monitor compliance with onsite morgue.

m. Responsible for record management organization and compliance for Histology department.

n. Communicate with Decedent's affairs and complete paperwork required.

o. Performing Frozen sections when required.

p. Monitor temperature compliance in histology areas