Senior Histotechnician

Basic Function

Accessions and processes pathology specimens. Embeds processed tissue, cuts the blocks embedded, stains and coverslips the slides. Delivers prepared slides and corresponding slips and special staining as requested or assigned.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technician or Certified Histological Technician by the New York State Education Department and ASCP certified as Histotechnician (HT). Associate degree in science. Medical Laboratory Technology-Histology program preferred. Must possess high degree of accuracy, exhibit responsible behavior. Must possess good communication skills and be able to work independently. Able to serve the needs of patients ages neonatal to geriatric. Able to deal with all types of customers in a pleasant, professional manner. Able to perform assigned duties in a timely manner with moderate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Embed processed tissue in paraffin.
• Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
• Perform gross tissue examination and description of small and simple specimens.
• Ensure Proper tissue processing
• Provide assistance to the pathologist in performing frozen sections.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform all special stain procedures: Prepare solutions and reagents used for special stains; Obtain and validate control material used in special stains
• May perform IHC testing and staining: Prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures; Obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Register surgical Specimens
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Maintains stock and working solutions of stains and reagents.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment. Instrumentation is maintained in working condition.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by the supervisor.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures related to mandatory education, annual health assessment, and licensure verification.

Physical Requirements

The position is located indoors under normal working conditions. Should be able to push/pull 25 pounds, lift/move 15 pounds from floor to table, and be able to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a key board, writing and filing for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such as data entry, typing, and using photo copiers. Mobility requirements may include the ability to sit at a computer terminal or work station for prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat, stand and work for a reasonable length of time and distance. Sensory requirements include the ability to articulate and comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to read the English language.