Histology Technologist

ROCKFORD GASTROENTEROLOGY ASSOCIATES LTD • Rockford, IL

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About The Position

The Histology Technician performs routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures precisely and accurately. The role sets an example in following standard operating procedures, quality control, and approved quality assurance, and meets embedding and sectioning productivity standards.

The Technician meets schedules, priority demands, and deadlines, and demonstrates flexibility and versatility in coordinating tasks. The Technician works with minimal supervision and takes on special projects.

Requirements

• Demonstrated proficiency with accessioning, grossing, microtomes, tissue processors, stainers, and equipment used to produce stained and labeled slides.
• Complete understanding of test procedures and ability to learn specialty areas of test performance.
• Associate of Science degree in Histology required.
• H.T. or H.T.L. (ASCP) certification required.
• Meets CLIA '88 personnel requirements for high-complexity testing.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Histology or a related science.
• Previous experience as a histology technician or technologist.

Responsibilities

• Attend continuing education to meet licensure requirements.
• Complete workload-recording sheets daily.
• Perform required quality control and quality assurance documentation and keep logbooks up to date.
• Meet deadlines and organize work to meet established turnaround times.
• Prioritize tasks according to current departmental practices.
• Expedite rush specimens and coordinate slide availability with current courier schedules.
• Perform equipment maintenance, housekeeping, supply inventory, and stocking; replenish routine reagents, remove expired reagents, and leave test setups in good condition for the next user.
• Adhere to safety regulations.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
• Perform microscopic evaluation of own work and use the information gained to reduce errors and improve performance.
• Recognize positive results, identify incorrectly performed work, and correct it.
• Review procedure manuals, safety manuals, equipment operator manuals, and current policy.
• Meet embedding, microtomy, staining, labeling, and clerical productivity and quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree