Histology Technician - Anatomic Pathology - Full Time - Days

Registers surgical specimens in laboratory computer system. Assists during FNA or other specimen

collection events, as needed. Performs frozen section specimen management and slide

preparation for the pathologist. May travel to alternate sites to assist.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1.Accessions surgical specimens which include entering patient demographics, clinical history,

specimen source and quality assurance information to laboratory information system. Labels

specimen containers, patient requisitions, cassettes, and slides with assigned accession

number with a high degree of accuracy.

2.Performs all routine tissue and/or frozen section preparation, slide preparation and staining

using established departmental policies and procedures.

3.Supports hospital procedures which require the presence of a histology technician, including

FNAs, Bone Marrows, EUS, EBUS, Renal and muscle biopsies, and other areas where needed.

Periodically assists at other ProMedica Locations; travel required.

4.Accepts telephone calls pertaining to specimens and calls from other departments and

doctor's offices. Transfers telephone calls to appropriate section if knowledge is limited.

Communicates concerns to appropriate associates maintaining patient confidentiality.

Utilizes the phone to contact physicians 'offices regarding patient information and specimen

preparation.

5.Utilizes laboratory and hospital computer information systems to accession, and order

specimens received and track surgical specimens.

6.Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains

instrumentation/equipment.

7.Performs quality control procedures established in the laboratory.

8.Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality

assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

9.Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending

mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous

quality improvement.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Years of Experience: Previous experience not required; training will be provided.

License: Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate's or bachelor's degree.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Employee Exemption Type

Non-Exempt

Job Type

Full Time

Budgeted Hours / Pay Period

80

Shift Type

Days

Shift Hours

Weekends

On-call Requirements

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