Histology Technician: Pathology
About The Position
The Histology Technician prepares surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist. The position processes tissues using methods that may include dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, decalcification, and frozen-section cryostat techniques. It ensures specimens are prepared in accordance with quality-control policies and biohazard regulations, and that procedures are completed within established turnaround times. The technician documents and tracks specimens, responds to out-of-range quality-control conditions, and maintains a clean, organized work area. The role supports the laboratory mission and continuous quality improvement efforts, including reporting near misses and errors and suggesting ways to prevent them. It also assists with supply ordering and storage, maintains working knowledge of departmental standard operating procedures and relevant instrumentation, quality-control requirements, and preventive maintenance, and demonstrates professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct. Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of section-specific test methodology and instrumentation is required.
Nice To Haves
- A baccalaureate degree in medical technology or a related science is preferred.
- Previous experience as a Histology Technician is preferred.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare surgical specimens for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.
- Process tissues using methods that may include dehydration, embedding, cutting, staining, decalcification, and frozen-section cryostat techniques.
- Prepare specimens 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, potential errors, and 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 relevant specialized instrumentation, quality-control requirements, and preventive maintenance.
- Project professionalism in communication, appearance, and conduct.
- Support the laboratory mission.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
