Histology Technologist

Description

Right-to-know Use of hazardous chemicals: DAB, formalin, alcohol, and xylene.  

Job Description: Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology  

Job Responsibilities: 

• Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
• Gross patient tissue according to protocol
• Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol.
• Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
• Performs routine and special stains. • Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
• Performs routine and high complexity testing
• File paraffin blocks.
• Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
• Performs and documents maintenance on equipment
• Helps troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Document quality issues
• Communicate problems effectively
• Read and follow all policies and procedures
• Participates in quality assurance activities. 
• Read emails and respond accordingly.
• Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
• Performs other duties when assigned
• Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.  

 Skills

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective and professional communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
•  Certifications: HT, HTL, ASCP
•  Licenses: N/A

Physical Demands:

•  Ability to lift 50lbs
•  Walking – frequently
•  Standing frequently
•  Sitting – occasionally
•  Pushing -frequently
•  Pulling – occasionally
•  Carrying – frequently
•  Stooping – occasionally
•  Crawling – N/A

Requirements

• Histology Program Completion
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing minimum
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred