Histologic Technician - General Lab - Full-Time

Woman's Hospital•St. George, LA

5d•$21 - $37

About The Position

The histologic technician accesses and processes tissue and cytological specimens for examination by a pathologist. The role also performs other duties assigned by department management in accordance with policies and procedures and Woman’s Hospital’s mission. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position scheduled Monday through Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM. The listed pay range is $20.82–$30.19 for non-certified employees and $25.20–$36.54 for ASCP-certified employees.

Requirements

60 semester hours from an accredited college or university, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry; or an associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry.
One year of full-time experience in histology.

Responsibilities

Prepare and properly label reagents as necessary.
Maintain laboratory equipment in accordance with manufacturer or departmental policies.
Maintain worksheets daily and in accordance with laboratory section procedures.
Perform quality control procedures, record results, and note corrective actions when needed.
Answer phones promptly and handle inquiries courteously and expeditiously.
Monitor department supply inventory.
Perform laboratory procedures on specimens under appropriate supervision.
Collect specimens using proper techniques.
Order, charge, or report laboratory tests through the computer system.
Prepare tissue slides and cytology specimens, including frozen sections, through fixation, embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining in accordance with departmental policy.
Accurately record and log specimens and store them appropriately.
File and retrieve slides and paraffin blocks.
Assist the pathologist with frozen sections.
Perform other duties as assigned by Woman’s Hospital.