Histotechnician

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 16, 2024

Department:

72006389 Central Lab Pathology

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-9-Central Lab

Weekend Rotation:

None

Job Summary:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical and surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Receives, processes, and prepares patient tissues specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist; this includes logging, batching, cutting, mounting and staining procedures.

CLIA Role:

Testing Personnel

Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel

High Complexity testing

Key Position Details:

• 40 hours per week

• No weekends

• 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