Histotechnologist-Laboratory

Job Overview

Overview

We are looking for a PRN Histotechnician to work in our Lab. Work hours will vary per required need. As a PRN employee you will be required to work (1) 8 or 12 hour shift per month. 

The Histology Technician (HT) is responsible for providing timely and effective services to the customers of the departments assigned, assuring that the professional and technical process is carried out.  Customers include predominately young adult to geriatric patients. The HT works in consultation with the laboratory supervisor assigned to Histology to assure that services are consistent with the needs of the Pathologists and medical staff.

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Responsibilities

Histology

• Performs and demonstrates proficiency in fixing, cutting, mounting, and staining of tissues.
• Assists in maintaining records and specimen storage and disposal for the Cytology laboratory.
• Accurately performs routine H & E stain, special stains and immunohistochemical stains.
• Assists the Pathologists in the performance of frozen sections.
• Assists in maintaining records and specimen storage and disposal for the Histology laboratory.
• Uses, monitors and troubleshoots equipment in the Histology laboratory.
• Assists with FNA procedures.
• Prepares body fluids for Cytological analysis.
• Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient, sample, and aliquot identification and labeling.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

 

 

u2022 BS degree in a Laboratory Science.

u2022 Successful completion of an accredited HT or HTL program(preferred) -or- equivalent education to be eligible for high complexity testing per CLIA regulations

Experience:

u2022 Embedding for all tissue types

u2022 Cutting tissues of all types

u2022 Special staining          

Previous experience in a histology laboratory in a clinical setting

License(s)/Certification(s):

Board Certified/Eligible in Histology as Histotechnician (HT, ASCP) or Histotechnologist (HTL, ASCP).

Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

u2022 Embedding with proper orientation

u2022 Microtome use and care

u2022 Cryostat use and care

u2022 Maintenance procedures for processors and strainers

u2022 Technical aptitude
ability to learn new systems quickly

u2022 Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

u2022 Strong attention to detail and quality

Knowledge of Anatomic Pathology software systems

Other:

 

 

 

Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.