Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Certified Histotechnician/Histotechnologist or Non-certified Histotechnician/Histotechnologist.
General Summary: Work involves responsibility for accuracy in preparing, staining and completing special testing as required to assist pathologists in making correct diagnoses. Employees of this class may assist in training lower level technicians and may ensure that work progresses in the absence of a supervisor. Work is performed in accordance with standard laboratory practices. Procedures and technical guidance is made available. Work is performed under the supervision of a pathologist or other qualified medical director.
Immediate Supervisor Title: Pathology Lab Manager
Company Performance Statements: In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Required Minimum Education: Associate Arts degree in laboratory science or related area of study, obtained from a regionally accredited institution, may be substituted with years of experience. Must include at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Experience: Laboratory experience preferred but not required.
PRN employees are expected to work a minimum of one (1) day per month.
Performance Requirements:
Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of the principles and procedures of laboratory science.
2. Knowledge of the principles and practices of histological techniques.
3. Knowledge of medical records work procedures.
4. Knowledge of computer applications.
Skills:
Abilities:
4. Ability to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationship with other staff and patients.
5. Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted office environment. Activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending and lifting.
Mental/Physical Requirements:
1. Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time analyzing and interpreting data, calibrating precise instruments, completing written work orders, problem solving, communicating with providers, co-workers and vendors both verbally and in writing.
2. May occasionally be exposed to hazardous working environment with hazardous chemicals and infectious disease.
3. May occasionally lift up to 40 lbs.
This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
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