Clinical Laboratory Scientist

• 1. Follows All Laboratory And Hospital Safety Policies.
• 2. Operates All Department Equipment Safely And According To Manufacturer Guidelines.
• 3. Performs Preventative Maintenance And Troubleshoots Instrument Failures To Best Of Ability Alerting Proper Personnel of equipment problems.
• 4. Follows All Department Qc Procedures And Troubleshoots Qc Failures With Proper Documentation.
• 5. Takes Part In Inter And Intra-Department Qa Initiatives.
• 6. Responds To Department Staffing Needs By Covering Extra Shifts When Necessary.
• 7. Maintains Technical Competency And Seeks Clarification When Necessary.
• 8. Effectively Utilizes All Necessary Lab Information Functions.
• 9. Assists Supervisor In Maintaining Adequate Inventory Of Reagents And Supplies Necessary For Testing.
• 10. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And
• 11. Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
  
• 12. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• 13. Checks Identification And Prepares Surgical Specimens For Gross Examination By Pathologist.
• 14. Loads Surgical Specimens In Autotechnicon And Sets/Checks Time Setting.
• 15. Short Accessions Surgical Specimens For Frozen Sections And Other Urgent Procedures.
  
• 16. Maintains Positive Specimen Identification Throughout Specimen Processing.
• 17. Cuts Embedded Surgical Specimens Using Rotary Microtome.
• 18. Deparaffinizes Cut Sections And Performs H&E Staining.
• 19. Performs Various Special Stains.
• 20. Examines Specimens To Determine That They Meet Established Standards.
• 21. Coordinates Slides And Pathology Reports, And Takes To Pathologist For Diagnosis.
• 22. Prepares And Maintains Reagents, Solutions And Stains, According To Standard Formulae.

EDUCATION

Successfully Completed A Naacls Accredited Histotechnician Program Within The Last 5 Years. This Requirement Is Waived For Individuals Who Have A Current Ht(Ascp) Certification

EXPERIENCE

At Least Three Years Of Experience In Histological Techniques Preferred.

LICENSURE

American Society Of Clinical Pathologists (Ht-Ascp) Preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Clear Written And Verbal Communication Skills Required.