What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histopathology Technician Job position at HCA Healthcare Laboratory Services?
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol
* Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block
* Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour
* Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts
* Perform routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure
* Recognize inferior staining prior to submitting and corrects the problem to meet standards
* Analyze testing samples according to instructions and perform quality control procedures per protocol
* Embed tissue specimens in correct orientation at a rate of 45 - 60 seconds per block
* Section paraffin blocks at an average rate of 35 - 40 blocks per hour
* Produce sections of correct thickness with a minimum of cutting artifacts
* Perform routine H & E stain performed according to Department procedure
* Recognize inferior staining prior to submitting and corrects the problem to meet standards
