Assign correct accession number to specimens logged into Histology
Select the correct processing schedule for each processing run. Incorporated appropriate delay programs for weekend and holiday operations.
Notify the senior tech of any discrepancies/abnormalities concerning the tissue processors that could be resolved with established protocols.
Ensure timely TAT for specimens, and recognize tissue structure accurately to orient tissue appropriately in correct embedding mold.
Cut slides with the correct orientation and thickness for the tissue type.
Select and sequence the chemical solutions required to perform the H&E stain. Perform appropriate solution preparation and maintenance of these solutions to insure consistent staining results.
Set up and monitor any automated slide stainer to insure maximum slide throughput
Process non-gyn specimens
Recognized acceptable vs. unacceptable staining results for special stains or IHC stains, selecting appropriate controls, and including a control section with each patient case
Tech assists pathologist and associated staff with FNA process
Education Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Histology or Biological Science. Required
Bachelor's Degree in Histology or Biological Science. Preferred
Experience Qualifications
A minimum of (2) two years direct lab tech experience. Preferably in a hospital based setting. Required
Specific Histology Technician experience. Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated excellence in core value customer skills required.
Strong PC skills required.
Strong Analytical skills required.
EPIC Experience preferred.
Licenses and Certifications
Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology within 12 months of hire Required
Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology within 12 months of hire or
Medical Laboratory Technician - AAB Board of Registry within 12 months of hire or
Medical Laboratory Scientist - American Medical Technologist within 12 months of hire.
Physical Demand
Light-Medium Physical Demand
Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Employee Type:
Regular Work Shift:
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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Histotechnologist
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A Brief Overview
The Histology technician completes routine Histology to include embedding, microtomy, H&E staining, and coverslipping of slides. Duties will include processing and staining of non-gyn cytology specimens; perform special staining and ImmunoHistoChemical staining; assisting pathologist and/or pathologists' assistants at the grossing station with frozen sections and FNA procedures; independent performance of Frozen Section Process without pathologists' assistance; accessioning of pathology specimens; daily documentation of QC; working with computers and LIS program; attention to patient safety goals to include accurate specimen and patient identification and other initiatives as determined by GHS and overall completes other duties as assigned.
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