Histology Technologist II PRN

Texas Health Resources • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. This position is for a Histology Technologist II PRN, located at 6100 Harris Parkway, Fort Worth, TX 76132. The work hours are as needed, Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The department emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Lab Science or Chemical, Physical or Biological Science preferred.
• HT (ASCP) Histotechnician required within 90 days from hire.
• HTL (ASCP) Histotechnologist required within 90 days from hire.
• HT Certification is highly preferred.
• Strong embedding and cutting experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follows laboratory procedure for specimen collection, handling, and processing.
• Follows established protocols for handling unsatisfactory specimens.
• Accessions surgical and cytology specimens.
• Specimen processing and surgical pathology dissection assistance.
• Maintains worksheet, prepares and labels tissue cassettes and requisition.
• Knows the proper fixation and stores dissected tissue.
• Loads tissue processor.
• Cuts and stains thin quality frozen sections within 20 minutes of receipt to pathologic diagnosis.
• Maintains a clean, fresh staining line and uses manual technique for correct HE staining.
• Maintains cryostat according to procedural guidelines.
• Embeds and orients surgical specimens in paraffin.
• Cuts thin, wrinkle-free sections and follows protocol for each specimen type.
• Prepares slides and stains following established protocols.
• Operates automated stainer and uses manual staining technique.
• Performs special stains and prepares reagents.
• Operates automated coverslipper and performs hand coverslipping.
• Follows established protocols for processing cytology specimens.
• Assists with fine needle aspiration and special procedures.
• Facilitates workflow process and checks outstanding tests list in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots and follows through on outstanding tests.
• Utilizes time between testing to accomplish other needed tasks.
• Participates in orientation and training of students, volunteers, new employees, and observers.
• Maintains commitment to profession by attending continuing education sessions.
• Completes mandatory hospital/laboratory education and departmental competencies.
• Documents quality control utilizing appropriate methods.
• Utilizes protective safety equipment and engineering controls as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED