HistotechnologistII

Completes routine Histology to include fixation

and staining (H and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation.

Completes a complex histologic technique such as immunohistochemistry.

Assists pathologist and/or pathologists' assistants with frozen sections and FNA accessioning of pathology daily documentation of working with computers and LIS.

Attention to patient safety goals to include accurate specimen and patient identification and other initiatives as determined by the department and overall completes other duties as assigned.

Assign correct accession number to specimens logged into Histology

Select the correct processing schedule for each processing run.

Incorporated appropriate delay programs for weekend and holiday operations.

Notify the senior tech of any discrepancies/abnormalities concerning the tissue processors that could be resolved with established protocols.

Ensure timely TAT for specimens

and recognize tissue structure accurately to orient tissue appropriately in correct embedding mold.

Cut slides with the correct orientation and thickness for the tissue type.

Select and sequence the chemical solutions required to perform the H stain.

Perform appropriate solution preparation and maintenance of these solutions to insure consistent staining results.

Set up and monitor any automated slide stainer to insure maximum slide throughput

Process non-gyn specimens

Recognized acceptable vs. unacceptable staining results for special stains or IHC stains

selecting appropriate controls

and including a control section with each patient case

Tech assists pathologist and associated staff with FNA process