Histology Technician

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Key Position Details:

• 40 hours per week
• Rotating weekends required
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
  • Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
  • Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
  • Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
  • May assist with biopsy collection.
  • Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
  • Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
  • Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
  • Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
  • Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
  • Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
  • Performs various clerical duties.
  • Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
  • Assists in the training of employees and students.
  • Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
  • Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• CLIA defined responsibilities:
  • * 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
  • * 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship required or
• Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program required or
• Bachelor's degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic required and
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: * 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently