Histotech II

About the role

The Histotech II performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. This position requires the ability to fully understand all equipment, its maintenance, and their processes.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology including specimen processing, embedding, slide preparation, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling.
• Correctly prepares special stains and solutions.
• Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
• Records in laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared daily.
• Logs appropriate information into the surgical pathology computer system.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures.
• Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Follows appropriate laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Follows appropriate laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Requirements

• A High School diploma or equivalent required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences is strongly preferred.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certification or eligible preferred.
• Two plus (2+) years of histology experience is required.
• Demonstrate understanding of the equipment used daily, including, but not limited to, microtome, stainer/cover slipper, slide labeler.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to thrive in a team and service-oriented environment, and must maintain a professional demeanor in interactions with physicians and lab personnel.

Qualifications

• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and bio-hazardous material/chemicals, including formalin, in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluids.

Skills

• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A