Registered Histotechnician

About the role

The Registered Histotechnician will ensure consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Project quality control monitoring, slide printing, cassette printing
• Qualified for grossing tasks
• Loading, changing, cleaning, and troubleshooting tissue processors
• Spawning, trimming, and embedding tissue
• Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping
• TMA creation, both manually and automated
• Strong microtomy experience: various thickness per project requirements, ability to obtain curls at various thickness, TMA sectioning
• IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA), validations, assay transfer, assay development, concentrations/dilutions
• Pipetting
• Digital slide scanning and quality control of images
• Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
• Routine equipment cleaning and maintenance tasks
• Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
• Maintain a safe working environment compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies
• Demonstrate the ability to assess situations, consider alternatives, and independently choose an appropriate course of action
• Comply with organization and department policies and procedures
• Participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory
• Assume responsibility for professional growth and development
• Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum BA/BS degree and 0-2+ years of related experience
• Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire
• Visual acuity and above-average dexterity
• May come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, and occasional exposure to toxic substances
• Capable of moderate walking, standing, and/or sitting
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, stoop, and demonstrate normal or corrected vision, hearing, and good manual dexterity
• Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
• Ability to read, write, speak fluently, and comprehend the English language

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or graduate of a certified Histology program or equivalent