Histology Technician; Per Diem, Day Shift
About The Position
The Histology Technician performs tests requested by physicians, maintains neat and legible records, accurately reports results, and supports quality assurance through quality-control procedures and documentation. The role prepares tissue and blood samples using varied techniques to produce microscope slides for Pathologist examination. It also requires proficiency in using and troubleshooting laboratory equipment. The technician prepares and processes tissue sections and cytology specimens for microscopic examination, including embedding, microtomy, staining, immunostaining, coverslipping, and labeling. The position operates precision equipment, handles dyes and chemicals, maintains procedural solutions and equipment, evaluates test-result validity, and prepares slides for Pathologist review. It also supports departmental workflow, supply readiness, preventive maintenance, and cost containment while maintaining technical knowledge in histology and laboratory procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in cytotechnology or equivalent; some certifications require a Bachelor’s degree.
- Master’s degree.
- Cytology experience.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Histology Technician certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform tests requested by physicians and accurately report the results.
- Maintain legible, neat records of completed tests and quality-control documentation.
- Prepare tissue sections for microscopic examination, including embedding, cutting, staining, immunostaining, coverslipping, and labeling.
- Prepare and stain tissue, pap smear, gynecological, non-gynecological, and bone marrow specimens using specified techniques and reagents.
- Operate precision equipment and use dyes and chemicals to make tissue abnormalities visible under a microscope.
- Prepare and maintain solutions required for laboratory procedures.
- Identify, label, and process tissue according to specifications.
- Maintain equipment by cleaning it, changing solutions, taking temperatures, and replenishing supplies and solutions.
- Evaluate the validity of test results, including controls for special stains and IPX.
- Examine prepared slides to determine whether they meet established standards and deliver them to the Pathologist for examination and diagnosis.
- Keep instruments clean, maintain accurate logs and records, and ensure preventive maintenance is performed.
- Maintain supplies at levels sufficient to meet departmental needs.
- Perform, evaluate, and document quality-control checks.
- Monitor and facilitate departmental workflow and make conscientious efforts toward cost containment without sacrificing patient care.
- Maintain technical knowledge of histology and laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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