On-Call Histology Technician

About the role

Under direct supervision, prepares and processes tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. Duties include embedding, cutting, and staining a wide variety of tissue specimens.

Responsibilities

• Mix ingredients and perform quality assurance procedures.
• Prepare solutions, diagnostic test reagents, surgical tissue specimens, and tissue and bone sections.
• Sort and chill tissue blocks.
• Sort, number and label specimens in specified sequence.
• Embed tissue.
• Examine media for physical defects.
• Examine reagents for contamination, impurities or instability.
• Maintain microtome blades.
• Prepare frozen section slides and control slides.
• Stain microscopic slides.
• Store specimens in freezer.
• Set up specimen tests and controls for interpretation.
• Clean work area.
• Dispose properly of laboratory specimens and waste material.
• Wash laboratory glassware and instruments.
• Read and assess control slides.
• Perform special histochemical techniques and plastic techniques.
• Records and Patient Information.
• Read and assess control slides.
• Consult with pathologist concerning lab techniques.
• Look up and report test results as requested.
• Prepare lab worksheets.
• File slides and tissue cards.
• Maintain current records of all testing.
• Record and maintain daily log and files of complete studies.
• Record and maintain records of equipment usage, Quality Control Record sheets, and previous maintenance sheets.
• Equipment and Instruments.
• Calibrate and adjust equipment in preparation for and during procedures.
• Clean, lubricate and perform routine preventive maintenance.
• Maintain equipment in good working order.
• Materials and Supplies.
• Maintain and order supplies.
• Properly dispose of waste materials.
• Properly dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials.
• Maintain solutions, chemicals and automatic equipment.
• Replenish supplies and equipment.
• Administrative and Other.
• Serve as resource person to co-workers by answering procedural questions and assisting in problem solving.
• Answer telephones and take messages.
• Other Activities and Responsibilities.
• Absorb other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Requirements

• Must possess recent experience with routine and special histopathological techniques.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Histologic Technician Certificate required at hire.

Qualifications

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Skills

• Knowledge of histopathological techniques.
• Ability to follow instructions and perform quality assurance procedures.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize tasks.
• Physical stamina for handling specimens and maintaining equipment.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

• On-call coverage between the hours of 2:30AM to 10:30PM.
• Required to provide coverage during the week of holidays, as needed.