Job Description
Description Associate Histotechnologist at Providence Portland Medical Center in Portland, OR. Full-Time/Night Shift The histology laboratory contributes a valuable service aiding pathologists in providing patient diagnoses. Information gained through microscopic evaluation of tissue slides prepared by histology technicians allows a pathologist to either identify or dismiss disease. The preparatory steps taken to ensure a quality diagnosis are key to this relationship. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Portland Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications: H.S. Diploma or GED And Coursework/Training and Completion of Histotech Apprenticeship Program (HTAP). Or 1 year of H.S. Diploma or GED AND Certification (HT, HTL) from a government agency or nationally recognized professional organization (e.g.. ASCP, NCA, etc.) AND 1 year of histotech experience ( ) OR 1 year of H.S. Diploma or GED AND completion of Histotech Apprenticeship Program (HTAP) OR 2 years of supervised on-the-job-training (OJT) AND 1 year of histotech experience ( ) Preferred Qualifications: Associate's Degree with courses in Algebra, Chemistry and Biology. Or Bachelor's Degree with courses in Algebra, Chemistry and Biology Associate degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution AND successful completion of an accredited HT training program OR completion of Histotech Apprenticeship Program (HTAP) OR 2 years of supervised on-the-job-training (OJT) Bachelor degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution AND successful completion of an accredited HT training program OR completion of Histotech Apprenticeship Program (HTAP) OR 2 years of supervised on-the-job-training (OJT). (**)Histotech experience preferred that the experience be from an equivalent high volume or acute care laboratory performing high complexity testing. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. Accepting a new position at another facility that is part of the Providence family of organizations may change your current benefits. Changes in benefits, including paid time-off, happen for various reasons. These reasons can include changes of Legal Employer, FTE, Union, location, time-off plan policies, availability of health and welfare benefit plan offerings, and other various reasons. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since