Histotechnologist Performs routine processing, microtomy and staining of surgical and cytology specimens for the purpose of pathologic diagnosis, special procedures and immunohistochemistry. Prepares specimens for analysis, performs testing procedures and documents appropriately in generating accurate and reliable test results. May perform simple gross AP with training and competency.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, laboratory, or related field preferred. American Society for Clinical Pathology Histotechnican or Histotechnologist (HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP)) certification required or within one year of employment.
Experience:
One year experience as a Histotechnologist in a clinical setting preferred. 10 years of experience in histology required in lieu of Bachelor's degree. Other Credentials:
Knowledge and Skills:- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Special Training: Familiarity with personal computers. Some training in histology.
- Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Possesses strong attention to detail. Has ability to prioritize tasks.
- Usual Work Day: 8 Hours
- Reporting Relationships:
- Does this position formally supervise employees? NoIf set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Essential Functions:
Prepares for all phases of routine surgical pathology specimens for microscopic diagnosis, including processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and frozen sectioning and simple tissue grossing.
Determines the adequacy of routine and special stains including immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocols.
Receives, accessions and prepares cytopathology specimens for processing.
Participates in continuing education, in-services and departmental programs as required.
Performs a variety of special histochemical and immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocol.
Keeps manual and/or computerized records accurate and current for quality control and equipment maintenance. Performs routine maintenance on equipment as recommended by the manufacturer. Troubleshoots problems independently. Advises supervisor timely of equipment problems.
Performs appropriate procedures accurately and completely following established infection control practices and adhering to established standards and practices for quality assurance.
Follows departmental policies and procedures in accordance with established laboratory practice and policy, regulatory guidelines, performance standards, quality assurance and staff practices.
Advises supervisor of supply needs and reagents out-dates. Performs departmental inventory as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Frequent physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional physical demands include: Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Squat/kneel/crawl, Taste or Smell Continuous physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Talk or Hear Lifting Floor to Waist 20 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 20 lbs.
Sensory Requirements include:
Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Moderate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Radiation
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
- Dental PlanVision Plan
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSADependent Care FSARetirement Savings and Investment PlanBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Commuter Transit
- Commuter Parking
- Supplemental Life InsuranceVoluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
- Voluntary Legal Services
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity InsuranceVoluntary Identity Theft InsuranceVoluntary Pet Insurance
- Paid Time-Off Program
