Histology Grossing Technologist-6122

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Grossing Histology Technician assists with the processing and preparation of histology specimens and directs the proper processing of human-derived tissue and fluids to preserve cellular structure and microscopic elements. The role supports the organization’s goal of providing high-quality clinical care and patient service. The technician embeds, cuts, and stains processed and frozen tissue; processes and stains fluids for cytological evaluation; and assists with preparation of bone marrow biopsies and aspirates. The position also obtains and documents surgical specimens, performs regular gross evaluations, and handles specimens requiring special processing or staining. Additional duties include charging for pathological procedures, maintaining and distributing records and results, preparing materials for referrals and quality reviews, ordering supplies and equipment, and maintaining histology and morgue equipment. The role requires consistent quality and timely completion of procedures, accurate labeling and preparation of slides and blocks, safe handling of hazardous materials, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision. The technician maintains an organized work area and protects the confidentiality of patient and hospital information.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated CLIA personnel qualification pathways: be a licensed physician or hold a doctoral, master's, or bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; hold an associate degree in a chemical, physical, or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution; be a high school graduate or equivalent and have completed an official military medical laboratory procedures course of at least 50 weeks while holding the specified Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician) military occupational specialty; or hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrate competence in fixation, processing, microtomy, and routine staining of histological specimens.
Demonstrate working knowledge and competence in special staining and procedural techniques.
Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment maintenance and perform periodic preventative maintenance.
Be able to distinguish appropriate colors.
Meet the physical requirements of frequent walking of about 2–3 miles per day, occasional lifting of 40–50 pounds or less, occasional bending, stooping, or reaching, and prolonged sitting 40–50% of the time.

Nice To Haves

Certification in histotechnology.
Previous hospital histology experience.
Knowledge of general chemistry and biology.

Responsibilities

Embed, cut, and stain processed tissue.
Cut and stain frozen tissue.
Process and stain human-derived fluids for cytological evaluation.
Assist with bone marrow biopsies and prepare and stain biopsies and aspirates for microscopic evaluation.
Obtain surgical specimens, log them, and assign accession numbers.
Handle specimens requiring special processing or staining to support accurate diagnosis.
Charge for pathological procedures and file slides, blocks, reports, and other materials.
Distribute results to primary and referral physicians.
Perform gross evaluations of surgical specimens regularly.
Order supplies, reagents, and equipment needed for histology and cytology.
Compile information, reports, slides, and blocks for outside referrals, quarterly quality assurance reviews, tumor registry, and research studies with outside institutions.
Maintain and clean morgue and histology equipment.
Produce slides and stains of sufficient quality for pathologist review; consistently identify blocks and slides, prepare uniform tissue sections, and mount sections without bubbles.
Maintain a safe working environment and use caution with toxic, flammable, and infectious materials.
Complete routine surgical specimens and submit them to the pathologist in a timely manner.
Complete procedures during scheduled time while maintaining quality and respond to workload changes to finish tasks promptly.
Demonstrate competence in fixation, processing, microtomy, routine staining, special staining, and procedural techniques.
Perform daily equipment maintenance and periodic preventative maintenance.
Recognize and resolve problems, troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment or procedures, and take appropriate corrective action.
Perform duties independently with little or no direct supervision.
Maintain a neat, clean, and organized work area.
Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and hospital information.