Histotechnologist II- Surgical Pathology Orange- PT Night Shift (1:00am- 07:00am)
About the role
The Histotechnologist prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. Incumbent will collect, accept and recognize specimens as they arrive in the lab, assist in the selection of appropriate fixatives, embed and cut sections, stain and mount on a slide of surgical, neurological, bone marrow, and autopsy tissue sections so that the presence or absence of disease may be effectively demonstrated to the Pathologist. Will prepare solutions and perform special stain techniques. Performs duties in the frozen section area as needed. Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment, and keeps Quality Control records of work performed.
Responsibilities
- Collects, accepts, and recognizes specimens as they arrive in the lab
- Selects appropriate fixatives for specimen preparation
- Embeds and cuts sections for microscopic examination
- Stains and mounts tissue sections on slides
- Prepares solutions and performs special stain techniques
- Performs duties in the frozen section area as needed
- Maintains laboratory inventory and equipment
- Keeps Quality Control records of work performed
Requirements
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Qualifications
ASCP certified or eligible histotechnologist
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