Histology Technologist
U. S. Digestive Health•Exton, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology.
Requirements
- Histology Program Completion
- 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing
- minimum 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred
Nice To Haves
- ASCP certification
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
- Gross patient tissue according to protocol
- Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol.
- Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
- Performs routine and special stains.
- Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
- Performs routine and high complexity testing
- File paraffin blocks.
- Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
- Performs and documents maintenance on equipment
- Helps troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Document quality issues
- Communicate problems effectively
- Read and follow all policies and procedures
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Read emails and respond accordingly.
- Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
- Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
- Performs other duties when assigned
- Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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