Histology Technician I, Anatomic Pathology, 40hr, Night
About The Position
Under the general direction of the laboratory or clinic manager, the Histology Technician I performs a wide array of moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures in a clinical laboratory or dermatology clinic. The role follows established protocols, performs routine procedures and quality control, and seeks assistance from Technologist, Histology II, supervisory, or lead staff for complex or unusual work. The technician prepares human tissue specimens from surgical and diagnostic sources for microscopic examination, including appropriate fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining. The position also maintains laboratory supplies and equipment, supports safe laboratory operations, performs routine instrument maintenance, and serves as backup to Histology Technician II when needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 1 year of experience in histology.
- For anatomic pathology work, working knowledge of special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
Responsibilities
- Follow established protocols to perform procedures and tests, including complex work in the assigned area; refer complex or unusual tests and procedures to Technologist, Histology II, supervisory, or lead staff as needed.
- Establish laboratory supply and equipment needs; acquire and maintain par levels of dyes, stains, solutions, and equipment.
- Organize and maintain laboratory and chemical supplies in accordance with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional safety and laboratory requirements.
- Perform routine procedures and required quality control.
- Accession human tissue specimens professionally, accurately and promptly log specimens, and prepare and present them for microscopic examination by a surgeon or pathologist.
- Prepare human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; perform specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine whether sections have been properly prepared and stained.
- Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens.
- Read and interpret histographic displays (maps) and properly label specimens.
- Perform routine maintenance on instrumentation and attend continuing education sessions as required.
- Serve as backup to Histology Technician II when needed.
- Prepare histopathologic slides for tissue diagnosis using frozen section techniques in the dermatology setting, including orientation, mapping, thin sectioning, and staining of surgically removed skin or tissue.
- Take photographs and prepare operative reports in the dermatology setting.
- Perform laboratory procedures accurately and precisely, and report and maintain a database of test results.
- Prepare histopathologic slides for microscopic examination using microtomy techniques in anatomic pathology, including processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of paraffin blocks.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
