Histology Technologist II

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology tasks such as embedding and cutting, as well as high complexity tasks like QC, grossing, processing, loading and unloading slides on Ventana and Dako Auto-stainer platforms.
• Able to identify problems in the histology lab, communicates, follows up with leadership and aides in the troubleshooting process.
• Responsible for the successful execution of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures, undergoes training and routine competencies for applicable tasks completed within the department.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling, by routinely verifying that case identification numbers match blocks and slides during each processing step; prints slides and labels as appropriate.
• Documents in laboratory logs and the laboratory information system (LIS), as directed by standard operating procedures.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures that the equipment is in proper working order and notifies leadership if maintenance and/or repairs are needed.
• Demonstrates capability of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of tests results and takes appropriate action.
• Maintains performance consistency in all trained areas.
• Aides in organization success by learning special tasks such as auditing and/or cross-departmental training (Digital Pathology Image QC, ACC Video Receipt/Trash QC, Lab Ops ACC1, and PA Dissection).
• Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong technical skills.
• 3+ years of experience in an IHC/histology laboratory required.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification.
• Must Meet High Complexity Requirements ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools) CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
• At least 60 semester hours, or equivalent, from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either:
• At least 3 months of documented laboratory training in IHC/histology high-complexity testing
• Completion of a clinical laboratory training program (this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above)
• Approved or accredited by the:
• 24 semester hours of science courses that include: 6 semester hours of chemistry; 6 semester hours of biology; AND 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination
• 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses
• OR Preferred Qualifications QIHC is strongly advised.