Default Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Hours:
40
Salary range:
$33.73 - $51.24
Schedule:
Full Time
Shift Hours:
8 Hour employee
Department:
Histology
Job Objective:
Prepares and stains tissue sections from surgical and cytological material for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist. Education:
Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Histologic Technique or one (1) year on the job training under Board certified Pathologist
Licensure/Certification:
Preferred: American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histotechnician certification
Experience:
Preferred: Histology Technician experience Reports To: Supervisor
Supervises: N/A
Ages of Patients: All Ages
Blood Borne Pathogens: High Potential
Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:
Ability to learn complex tasks, Ability to operate general office equipment (i.e., computer, printer, scanner, telephone, etc.), Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines, Fine motor skills, Mathematical and reasoning skills, Proficient with Laboratory equipment and instrumentation, Written and verbal communication skills
Essential Responsibilities
1. Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
2. Processes surgical specimens in accordance with established procedures.
3. Processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting.
4. Embeds, sections, and stains tissue for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist.
5. Performs frozen sections and staining as needed.
6. Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate.
7. Disinfects and maintains work areas and instrumentation as needed.
8. Performs preventative maintenance procedures.
9. Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures.
10. Performs general duties in grossing area as needed.
12. Performs quality control and maintains records.
13. Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies.
14. Monitors block and slide storage and disposal.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.
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