Histotechnician I (HT) - Pathology General Histology

About the role

The Histotechnician I (HT) prepares surgical specimens submitted to the laboratory for microscopic examination by the pathologists, maintains records of prepared specimens and maintains equipment. Assist physicians with gross examination and with frozen sections.

Responsibilities

• Efficient and timely pick up of specimens as directed throughout the hospital and laboratory
• Ensure all specimens are received accurately with appropriate documentation on all specimen logs
• Accurately accession and label surgical specimens and maintain an accurate log of specimens using the laboratory computer system
• Accurately assign cases for gross examination and pathologist review
• Assist with gross examination of tissue including labeling and preparing tissue cassettes
• Assist with specimen photography
• Assist prosectors with troubleshooting specimen concerns, picking up cassettes, placing phone calls to physicians and other healthcare providers, getting additional supplies, troubleshooting computer problems, and obtaining additional assistance as requested
• Maintain Gross Room and Frozen Sections Rooms in a clean and orderly manner and ensure all are adequately stocked with necessary supplies
• Maintain appropriate inventory of all gross room and frozen section items
• File slides and blocks appropriately
• Maintain appropriate storage and disposal of tissue specimens as required by CAP
• Load and maintain tissue processors daily
• Perform instrument maintenance on all equipment in Histology including cryostats, processors, and cassette printers
• Assist with Cytology specimen receipt and specimen preparation as required
• Perform duties using safe practices as outlined in the Department Safety Manual
• Maintain the quality of service in the laboratory consistent with CAP and JCAHO standards using established and current principles of specimen collection and preparation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High School diploma, Equivalent, or higher degree with at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of academic credit in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both disciplines)
• OR High School diploma, Equivalent, or higher with 5 years of previous lab experience
• OR 3 years of previous Histology or Cytology experience

Pay

$23.52 – $34.28 per hour

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday, 1:00 pm – 9:30 pm
• Required to work rotational holidays

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974‑bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29‑county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.