Histology Technician
About The Position
Consolidated Pathology Nashville is hiring a Histology Technician/Grosser. This role implements the laboratory mission, goals, and objectives by exemplifying the short and long-term vision, values, and goals of the laboratory by providing professional service in the performance of job functions. The Histology Technician is responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, research, and outside cases. They will assume responsibility for the quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures. If qualified, the technician may perform tissue grossing as a non-pathologist grosser. The role also involves maintaining work area equipment and supplies, performing special techniques including special stains, and monitoring compliance with safety regulations. Other related duties as needed, indirectly overseeing the work of laboratory assistants, and potentially participating in the training of other lab personnel are also part of the responsibilities.
Requirements
- Preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, research and outside cases.
- Quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures.
- Tissue grossing as non-pathologist grosser (if qualified).
- Maintaining work area equipment supplies.
- Performing special techniques including special stains.
- Monitoring compliance with safety regulations.
- Indirectly oversee the work of laboratory assistants.
- Training of other lab personnel (may participate).
Responsibilities
- Meets all responsibility requirements established by the Supervisor, Laboratory Services and Assistant Manager, Laboratory Services.
- Responsible for the preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic evaluations by the pathologist, including surgical, research and outside cases.
- Assumes responsibility for quality of tissue slides, following technical and quality control procedures.
- If qualified, performs tissue grossing as non-pathologist grosser.
- Maintains work area equipment supplies.
- Performs special techniques including special stains.
- Monitors compliance with safety regulations.
- Performs other related duties as needed.
- Indirectly oversee the work of laboratory assistants.
- May participate in training of other lab personnel.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Life and AD&D coverage
- Availability of short- and long-term disability
- Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
- 401(k) and access to retirement planning
- Paid holidays and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
