Histotechnologist I

Key Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares Mohs specimens for Microscopic Examinations
• Performs routine and pre-routine maintenance of instruments for processing tissue
• Embeds Tissue as specified by Pathologist for correct orientation
• Slices Tissue (frozen sections) according to established protocols for specimen type
• Stains (includes histo and immunocyto chemical procedures)
• Performs Histochemical procedures following Laboratory protocol (i.e., special staining)
• Performs immunocytochemistry (Immunoperoxidase) procedures following Laboratory protocol
• Maintains quality standards as outlined in Departmental Procedure Manuals
• Performs general stain for H&E following Laboratory protocol
• Maintains records related to: Daily worksheets, Embedding data (tissue), Bone Marrow patient data (order entry), Histochemistry (Special Stains) data and quality control, Immunocytochemistry (Immunoperoxidase) data and quality control
• Completes routine and pre-routine maintenance
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and instrument function checks and documents results per department policy and protocol
• Recognizes instrument malfunction and promptly takes corrective action by performing repairs or notifying a supervisor
• Completes periodic maintenance as per established protocols
• Maintains department supplies
• Restocks items used to insure availability to next person/schedule
• Documents receipt and opening of supplies and items; stocks per department policy
• Maintains expiration dates of supplies and reagents and discards old items per department policy
• Recognizes depletion of items and notifies responsible person for ordering

Technical Capabilities

• Quality Assurance: Provided continuous analysis and evaluation of assignment work processes, constantly striving for improvement in the way tasks and activities are accomplished by questioning their value to the process and contributing creative solutions.
• Diagnostics Testing: Demonstrated proficiency of diagnostic testing in practical applications.
• Equipment Maintenance (Novice): Possessed sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to maintain equipment, products, or systems in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements.
• Team Interaction: Provides support to team members.

Core Capabilities

• Supporting Colleagues: Develops Self and Others, Builds and Maintains Relationships, Communicates Effectively
• Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion, Solves Complex Problems, Offers Meaningful Advice and Support
• Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work, Ensures Continuous Improvement, Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements
• Managing Resources Effectively: Demonstrates Accountability, Stewards Organizational Resources, Makes Data Driven Decisions
• Fostering Innovation: Generates New Ideas, Applies Technology, Adapts to Change

Position Qualifications

• Responsibilities: Certifications: Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
• Work Experience: Relevant Work Experience, Experience Level: 2 years, Education: High School Diploma or GED