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“Histotechnologist II. Skills: histology, immunohistochemistry, microtomy, tissue preparation, staining techniques. Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, complex staining, and mounting tissue”
What You'll Achieve.
improvement of diagnostic testing
Industry & Context.
analyzes data
Follows established hospital infection control and safety procedures
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five years’ experience in a pathology laboratory that includes specimen processing, three years’ experience in embedding tissue and microtomy including small biopsy, Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information
Nice to Have
Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in a clinical laboratory science or biological or health science, Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility, Histochemical staining procedure experience, Experience with CoPath soft-ware
What You'll Do.
Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, complex staining, and mounting tissue, Perform muscle biopsies, nerve biopsies, histochemical and other histopathological laboratory tests and examinations to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, IHC and special staining, and mounting tissue, Performs histological preparation and procedures on tissue in order to aid cell pathology, Maintains logs and prepares regular and special reports on procedures for specific tissue, Operates and maintains automated tissue staining equipment and automated coverslipper, Performs microtomy on small biopsies and minute specimens for extended panels, Prepares chemicals (mixes/dilutes/reconstitutes solutions, reagents, stains, etc.) in order to maintain adequate supplies of special histologic and histochemical stains, Prepares buffers and fixatives, Labels slides, Ensures compliance with quality control standards as described in laboratory procedure manual for use in staining techniques pertaining to histology, and cytology, Ensures chemicals are disposed of according to hospital guideline, Process fresh and fixed tissue specimens for surgical, anatomical, and investigative histology preparations under supervision, Files specimen blocks and glass slides for additional review and send out testing, Assists in the preparation and performance of human surgical specimen dissection, including accessioning, gross description, fixation and processing, Receives and processes tissues or blood samples in order to prepare specimens for microscopic review, Uses computer system, Calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment, Records test results, Prepares control slides, Cleans/washes/stores laboratory supplies, equipment and work area in order to ensure proper chemical safety and infection control, Performs preventative maintenance and QC documentation of laboratory activities and equipment, Records statistical data (e.
, number of cases, blocks, slides, stains) daily, Undertakes laboratory data management (specimen log-in, filing and tracking), Maintains specimen accession file in compliance with regulatory agency requirements and provides test results and related information to authorized personnel verbally or in writing, as required, Participates in the research and development of new procedures and stains as they relate to the improvement of diagnostic testing, under the direction of the supervisor and/or group leader, Attends departmental continuing education classes, Undertakes specimen delivery and mail delivery as necessary, Performs clerical duties (e.
, answers telephone, files, records, in computer data base, information on cytology and/or flow cytometry specimens, test results, etc.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel as required; Trains other histology technicians on procedures and equipment; Interacts with medical staff and co-workers effectively and professionally
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written communication
Full Job Description
**POSITION SUMMARY:** Under the general direction of the Histology laboratory manager performs a wide variety of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity (histology and immunohistochemistry), as defined by CLIA `88, in a diagnostic laboratory). Makes detailed observations, analyzes data, and records results. Duties include performing microtomy on various types of surgical specimens, and tissue preparation of frozen sections. Performs standard hematoxylin and eosin-stained tissue sections, and special histochemical stains, as well chromogenic and fluorescent dyes, and in situ hybridization. Maintains laboratory equipment and inventory levels for laboratory supplier. **Position: Histotechnologist II** **Department: Pathology Lab** **Schedule: 40 hours** **ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:** * Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease * Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, complex staining, and mounting tissue * Perform muscle biopsies, nerve biopsies, histochemical and other histopathological laboratory tests and examinations to obtain data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease * Prepare equipment for processing, embedding, cutting, IHC and special staining, and mounting tissue * Provide technical guidance to laboratory personnel as required * Performs histological preparation and procedures on tissue in order to aid cell pathology * Maintains logs and prepares regular and special reports on procedures for specific tissue * Trains other histology technicians on procedures and equipment * Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease, including whole mount tissue histopathology preparation on prostate and eye specimens * Operates and maintains automated tissue staining equipment and automated coverslipper * Performs micro
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