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Specialty : Histology Technician
Job Description :
Prepares and examines slides for microscopic examination to support healthcare team in establishing and confirming patient diagnosis.
Responsible for microtomy, cryotomy and embedding Anatomic Pathology specimens.
Utilizes appropriate histology and cytology staining techniques.
Utilizes routine, special and immunohistochemical staining techniques.
Ensures slides are free of artifacts.
Ensures controls exhibit appropriate staining characteristics.
Operates automatic stainers according to written protocols.
Recognizes abnormal staining results and troubleshoots to correct the results.
Completes staining within established turn-aroundtimes.
Maintains an inventory of stains as needed.
Employs appropriate coverslipping of slides and maintains specimen identification integrity through the processes.
Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
Recognizes basic quality assurance problems and takes appropriate corrective action.
Records and evaluates quality control data.
Identifies and implements solutions to problems as identified through Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Performance Improvement Initiatives.
Assists in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA , CAP and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
Performs competency testing as required by accrediting agencies.
Assists in performing maintenance per protocol.
Troubleshoots instrumentation as required.
Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately.
Maintains the work area in a clean, neat and functional manner.
Restocks supplies and assists with inventory.
Assists with orientation and training of new associates.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Completes special projects and tasks within time guidelines and reviews progress with the section manager as needed.
Assists in writing and reviewing new policy / procedure for the section as needed.
Provides education to others as needed, assists in computer system design, upgrades, maintenance of database, if required.
Participates in learning activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field of histology.
Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications :
One (1) year laboratory experience
Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science
Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours)State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)
Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
Experience with IHC, specialty staining
Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
Preferred Skills : ASCP, Grossing experience
Please reference Job number : 213619
