Histotechnician II

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Perform special stain procedures.
• Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
• Train and perform limited immunohistochemistry staining under the general supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
• Prepare immunohistochemistry solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified histotechnologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist.
• Prepare specimen types, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc., after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types.
• This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures.
• Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Work Experience: A.S. degree and one year of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5 year’s full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years. ASCP eligible OR five years of full-time experience in the last 10 years
• Current state licensure, if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.
• Preferred Work Experience: HT (ASCP) Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program 2 years of histopathology experience