Histology Lab Technician

MWD Management, LLC dba•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Histology Technician is responsible for processing all tissues submitted to the department, preparing/staining tissue slides and assuring they are available in a timely manner for pathologist review and interpretation.

Requirements

Knowledge of technique and anatomy
Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment
Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment
Ability to follow or provide verbal and written instructions
Basic to intermediate computer operation
Mathematical and/or analytical ability for basic to intermediate problem solving
Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable
Specialty knowledge of systems relating to job function

Responsibilities

Specimen processing
Freezing tissue and cutting and staining with a cryostat
Placing tissue on slides
Labeling and storage of slides
Preparation and mixing of solutions used in MOHS lab
Use and handling of all materials and reagents
Following hazardous waste guidelines and OSHA safety regulations
Maintaining, updating and recording daily temperatures of all equipment and quality control records per CLIA Guidelines
Ensuring a safe environment in the lab according to OSHA standards (i.e. safety glasses, gloves, etc.)
Conforms to all applicable HIPAA, and Billing compliance and safety guidelines
Accessioning the tissue which includes entering the information into the computer under the patient name.
CLIA credentialed gross technicians and perform grossing.
Processing and embedding tissues.
Cutting the tissues on a microtome and mounting on slides for staining.
H&E stains using an automated stainer.
Performing manual histochemical stains.
Immunohistochemistry (IHC) staining using an automated stainer.
Daily maintenance of all equipment.
Routine filing of slides and blocks.