Histotechnologist

About the role

The Histotechnologist performs procedures in the Histology department according to established protocols and standard operating procedures. The role involves following all quality control and quality assurance guidelines, preparing and maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and quality embedding and microtomy techniques at or above established department productivity standards (blocks/hour).
• Assists with accurate and quality grossing and dictation of gross descriptions of small surgical/biopsy specimens at or above established department productivity standards (blocks/hour).
• Prepares and maintains equipment for all types of tissue processing, embedding, microtomy and staining including but not limited to preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and documentation.
• Performs case assembly and slide delivery in a timely manner to the pathologists or testing PA.
• Maintains adequate stock and efficient use of supplies necessary for performing all procedures and preparation of reagents as required.
• Assists in inventory of supplies and submits needed requests in a timely manner to maintain an adequate supply.
• Validates and prepares IHC/Special Stain control blocks and slides, lot-to-lot verification and documentation for antibodies and reagents, digital scanning of slides for quantitative stain analysis and any other duties as assigned.
• Aids in training of new staff and students.
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of the technology systems necessary for department operations through the accurate performance of assigned job duties to ensure quality patient care.
• Recognizes, fixes and reports corrections/variances consistently to improve laboratory operations.
• Completes required activities (including Proficiency Testing) and completes appropriate documentation to meet regulatory requirement to ensure department is maintaining accreditation with the College of American Pathologist (CAP), DNV and other regulatory agency standards (as required) within the department.
• Maintains a safe environment, such as wearing appropriate protective equipment and using proper body mechanics, by following and complying with all Riverside Health System policies, OSHA, privacy and security of health information (PHI) and other regulatory agency requirements that support the National Patient Safety Goals and Quality Initiatives.
• Recognizes and reports variances, providing their resolutions, and identifies and reports suspected non-compliance to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences or equivalent (Preferred)
• Recent relevant experience (Preferred)
• Histotechnologist (HLT) - The ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) upon hire (Required)

Pay

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. The hiring range is $28.90 - $39.78 per hour.

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