Histology Technician/Technologist
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Prepares, processes, embeds, cuts, coverslips, stains and mounts tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist. Performs special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested. Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities: • Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist. • Perform special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested. • Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer. • Communicate with appropriate provider regarding specimen problems • Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies • Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records. • Maintain inventory, communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist • Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner. • Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested. • Pick up specimens regularly from all areas of hospital. • Perform frozen sections. • Train both new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise. • Dispose of specimens in correct manner. • Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Requirements
- HS Diploma
- HT(ASCP) certified or Bachelor's degree (meeting CAP HT minimums for credit distribution) with pathology lab experience and successful completion of histology test at time of interview and
- Successful completion of histology certification within 18 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- A.S. Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist.
- Perform special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested.
- Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer.
- Communicate with appropriate provider regarding specimen problems
- Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records.
- Maintain inventory, communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist
- Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner.
- Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
- Pick up specimens regularly from all areas of hospital.
- Perform frozen sections.
- Train both new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise.
- Dispose of specimens in correct manner.
- Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
