Histotech - 0.8 - Nights - Anatomic Pathology @ MV
About The Position
Under general supervision by the Medical Director, Histology Supervisor, and/or Lead Histotechnologist, the Histotech performs moderate-complexity testing, including specimen processing, embedding, and microtomy of surgical tissue, biopsies, and cell blocks. The position works in a high-volume laboratory and includes completing quality-control records, maintaining supplies and reagents, and performing general preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment. The Histotech sets up H&E staining and stains manually when needed, cuts control slides, and operates automated H&E stainers. Other duties may be assigned. The role prepares tissue specimens and slides for microscopic examination and pathologist diagnosis, ensuring established protocols and quality standards are followed. It requires maintaining a clean work area, performing chemical hazardous-waste disposal according to current procedures and regulatory guidelines, and identifying and documenting specimen-handling or quality concerns.
Requirements
- High school diploma required.
- Two years of experience in embedding and microtomy in a high-volume acute-care hospital histology laboratory within the last five years.
- Ability to multitask.
- Ability to perform in a high-volume laboratory.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others to ensure work processes and workflow meet organizational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Biology or Chemistry preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate tissue processors accurately and dependably according to proper schedules.
- Embed tissue with proper orientation into an appropriate mold within an acceptable time frame.
- Perform microtomy and prepare slides for microscopic examination and analysis for final diagnosis, following required protocols.
- Process stains accurately and promptly; recognize staining problems and perform automated H&E, immunohistochemistry, and special stains.
- Prepare tissue specimens for pathologist review and use in diagnosis and treatment of disease.
- Meet a minimum output of embedding and cutting 100 blocks per eight-hour shift while maintaining slide quality and conserving tissue.
- Maintain cleanliness of the work area.
- Dispose of chemical hazardous waste according to current operating policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
- Clarify, report, and document quality issues, including inadequate grossing, incorrect tissue-handling protocols, tissue block discordance, or other specimen-handling concerns.
- Complete quality-control records, maintain supplies and reagents, and perform general preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
- Set up H&E staining and stain manually when needed; cut control slides and perform automated H&E staining.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
