Histotechnician

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete preparation and identification of surgical specimens for microscope examination by the Pathologist
• Prepare tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination by Pathologists
• Absorb and assist Pathologists with the gross examination of surgical specimens
• Process tissues to prepare them for embedding
• Embed tissue specimens in paraffin, and cut sections from paraffin blocks for microscope slides
• Stain microscopic tissue samples with routine hematoxylin-eosin stain, as well as immunohistochemical and other special stains as requested by the Pathologist
• Place coverslips and labels properly on surgical microscope slides
• Stay abreast of trends in histology and clinical practices which impact patient care
• Comply with established histology standards
• Implement and maintain established department, unit, and hospital policies, procedures, and objectives regarding quality assurance, safety, clinical hygiene, and infection control
• Utilize supplies and equipment in a cost-effective manner
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment
• Maintain the rights and confidentiality of patients at all times

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education And Experience
• Minimum Required Education: High school diploma, plus 1+ year training at an ASCP approved school of Histology
• PREFERRED Education: Associate’s Degree in Histology
• Experience: 1+ year as a Histotechnician with working knowledge of microtome, cryostat, tissue embedding center, and tissue processor
• Preferred applicants will have their Histology Technologist Certification at time of hire.