HISTOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System•Butler Township, PA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Processes and prepares pathology specimens to produce quality diagnostic slides for examination by a pathologist. Competent in the performance of routine and special stains.

Requirements

Associate Degree of Science degree or higher level of education with three (3) + years’ experience in histology
Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency
Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment
Problem solving involving several variables in or from standardized situations.
Apply technical principles. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form.
High level of visual acuity (with/without correction) necessary for very close inspection and attention to minute detail, very small objects and scant variations in color.
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.
Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system
Must complete HAZMAT training within 90 days of hire/transfer

Nice To Haves

None preferred.

Responsibilities

Accessions and systematically organizes specimens to safeguard specimen identification and integrity.
Prepares for and assists in the grossing of specimens (with a pathologist based on location).
Operates and maintains equipment in accordance with guidelines.
Embeds, cuts and performs routine stains on tissue sections.
Demonstrates competency in performance of routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry and insituhybridization, molecular probes
Prepares slides for reading by pathologist.
Performs and completes frozen sections.
Participates in routine departmental tasks.
Maintains skills in utilization of Pathology, LIS and HIS computer system functions.
Functions in an organized and independent manner, complying with policy and procedures to cooperatively enhance department operations.
Functions as cytopreparatory tech for preparation of gyne and non-gyne thin prep specimens.
Other duties as assigned.