Histology Technician: Pathology
About The Position
The Histology Technician prepares surgical specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist. The role processes tissues using methods that may include dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, decalcification, and frozen-section cryostat techniques. The technician ensures specimens are prepared in accordance with quality control policies and biohazard regulations, completes procedures within established turnaround times, and maintains a clean, organized work area. The position also involves responding to out-of-range quality control conditions, documenting and tracking specimens in the laboratory tracking system, reporting near misses and potential or actual errors, and contributing suggestions for error prevention and continuous quality improvement. The technician assists with ordering and storing supplies, maintains working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, and may use specialized instrumentation while following quality control requirements and preventative maintenance practices. The role supports the laboratory mission and requires professional communication, appearance, and conduct. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of section-specific test methodology and instrumentation is required.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a related science preferred.
- Previous experience as a Histology Technician preferred.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surgical specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.
- Process tissues using methods such as dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, decalcification, and frozen-section cryostat techniques.
- Ensure specimens are prepared according to quality control policies and biohazard regulations.
- Perform procedures within established turnaround times and maintain a clean, well-organized work area.
- Respond to out-of-range quality control conditions.
- Document and track specimens in the laboratory tracking system.
- Promptly report near misses and potential or actual errors.
- Suggest error-prevention measures and participate in continuous quality improvement.
- Assist with ordering and storing supplies.
- Maintain working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures, including specialized instrumentation, quality control requirements, and preventative maintenance where applicable.
- Support the laboratory mission and maintain professional communication, appearance, and conduct.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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