Job Description
Job Description
At Pathology Group of Louisiana , our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.
Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers? If so, apply today!
SUMMARY :
Performs all duties of a certified histology technician in preparing tissue specimens for pathologist examination : grossing, embedding, cutting and staining formalin-fixed tissue in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices. In addition, can perform high volume IHC testing on multiple platforms.
Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Embedding & Cutting
- Properly orients and embeds all types of tissue with adequate speed (min.40-60 blocks per hour)
- Cuts paraffin blocks according to protocol with adequate speed (min.30-40 blocks per hour) and with good quality
- Accurately labels all slides : routine H&E, levels, recuts and special stains
2. Routine Staining
Stains routine H&E slides according to protocolEvaluates quality of slides before releasing to pathologistsAccurately tags slides and distributes accordinglyMaintains H&E stains / reagents and equipment3. Special Stains
Stains slides on automated stainer and manually if needed, according to protocolUtilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasingAccurately tags slides and distributes accordingly4. Immunohistochemistry
Stains slides on automated stainers, according to protocolUtilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasingAccurately tags slides and distributes accordingly5. Miscellaneous
Competent in use and troubleshooting problems with routine equipment used :Tissue processors, embedding units, autostainer / coverslipper, cryostat, special stainers, IHC stainersMaintains QC records for assigned station, keeping microtome, water bath and cold plate in good, clean conditionAssists with organizing and maintain block filing systemOther duties as assigned by the Chief Tech, Histology Supervisors and / or P.A.sParticipates in education programs, workshops and meetings obtaining 2 CEU's per year to enhance professional growth and remain current in histologyJOB QUALIFICATIONS :
5 years of Histology lab experience orMT, HTL or HT certification with two years IHC experience orBachelor of Science degree with one year of clinical histology experience and HTL certification eligible.Good working knowledge of principles and techniques in histology.Must have a minimum of two years IHC experience.Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule.Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand.Must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.Must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment.Must possess good verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.
