What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician I - 3rd shift (25%-35% Shift Differential) position at Caris Life Sciences?
Position Summary
The Histology Technician will utilize the knowledge necessary to assist the Histology/IHC department with microtomy, embedding, slide preparation, and other laboratory operations technical procedures. This position works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
The Histology Technician will utilize the knowledge necessary to assist the Histology/IHC department with microtomy, embedding, slide preparation, and other laboratory operations technical procedures. This position works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs routine histology tasks; embedding, cutting, cover slipping and other laboratory operations procedures.
- Responsible for the successful execution of laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures and undergoes training and routine competencies for applicable tasks completed within the department.
- Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling by routinely verifying that case identification numbers match blocks and slides during each processing step; prints labels as appropriate.
- Documents in laboratory logs and the laboratory information system (LIS), as directed by standard operating procedures.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures that the equipment is in proper working order and notifies leadership if maintenance and/or repairs are needed.
- Assists in the development of new protocols and standard operating procedures to address problems and improve quality and safety within the laboratory.
- Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects to support the laboratory, as required.
- If meets the applicable requirements, performs high complexity testing such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining, utilizing manual and automatic systems, including the preparation of antibodies and other solutions for testing.
- Accepts other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum 6 years of microtomy experience in a Histology Laboratory.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.
- HT/HTL (ASCP) certification.
- AAS in Histotechnology or equivalent.
- A bachelor’s degree in a science related field from an accredited institution is strongly preferred.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-past, deadline driven environment.
- Strong willingness to learn and continuously improve. Passionate about new IHC findings, open minded to discover new options as optimization advances, enthusiastic and dedicated to meeting departmental objectives.
- Ability to work under routine and stressful situations in an accurate and timely manner.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures for biohazards and chemicals, as well as quality control procedures and regulations.
- Proficient in laboratory mathematics.
- Must possess ability to sit, stand, and/or work at a computer for long periods of time.
- May have exposure to blood-borne pathogens, extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemical including formalin, formaldehyde, xylene, and DAB in the lab environment.
- Visual acuity and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail. Ability to pass a visual color discrimination test.
- Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
- All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.
- This position may require periodic travel and some evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
