Histotechnician

About the role

The Registered Histotechnician supports the flow of anatomic pathology specimens, which may include tissue embedding, microtomy, frozen section cryotomy, and staining.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and manages the flow of anatomic pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt through preparation of final diagnostic slides.
• Responsible for microtomy, cryotomy and embedding Anatomic Pathology specimens.
• Provides training and orientation to new team members and assists with advanced instrument and specimen troubleshooting.
• Supports the laboratory QA program by monitoring indicators such as quality control, temperatures, and instrument failures.
• Performs instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and takes corrective action when standards are not met.
• Maintains an inventory of stains as needed.
• Completes staining within established turn-around-times.
• Employs appropriate cover slipping of slides and maintains specimen identification integrity through the processes.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Completes special projects and tasks within time guidelines and reviews progress with the section manager as needed.
• Aids in writing and reviewing new policy/procedure for the section as needed.
• Provides education to others as needed, assists in computer system design, upgrades, maintenance of database, if required.
• Participates in learning activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field of histology.
• Aids in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA, CAP (College of American Pathologists) and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs competency testing as required by accrediting agencies.
• Aids in performing maintenance per protocol. Troubleshoots instrumentation as required.

Requirements

• Registered Histotechnician ($26.47-$40.87 based on experience)
• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or 60 semester hours or equivalent, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• Histotechnician ASCP certification, or equivalent

Qualifications

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Histology
• Anatomic Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Laboratory Instruments
• Reading
• Quality Control

Skills

• Chemistry
• Biology
• Biological Sciences
• Histology
• Anatomic Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Laboratory Instruments
• Reading
• Quality Control

Benefits

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Pay

$26.74 - $41.28

Schedule

Days, Monday-Friday with occasional weekends and holidays