Histology Tech Grossing

About the role

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Core duties and responsibilities

• Perform assigned basic laboratory procedures (e.g., specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering).
• Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using a variety of tissue techniques (i.e., fixation, embedding, sectioning and standard staining) to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients as requested by the physicians.
• Operate basic laboratory equipment/instruments (e.g., cryostats, microtomes, knife sharpeners, embedding centers, slide stainers, pH meters, balance and autoclave) consistent with manufacturer's instruction manual.
• Perform quality assurance, quality control, routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
• Record all work, (e.g., blocks cut, special stains, slides, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen section slides, immunofluorescent slides, re-cut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP.
• Complete all quality control documentation and records legibly and accurately (e.g., review of records, daily worksheets), according to SOP.
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory sections, other hospital departments and public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems.
• Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the department.
• Participate as required, in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students and technicians.

Physical requirements

• Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity must not be impaired.
• Color differentiation is required.
• Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope.

Working environment

• Noisy environment.
• Foul or unpleasant odors.
• Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.