Histotech , Non-Cert, 3rd Shift
About The Position
Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides. Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue. Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin. Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides. Retrieves and prints computer logs. Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols. Performs, documents, and reviews quality control for accuracy and validity. Evaluates quality control results, resolves and documents discrepancies, and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor. Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and equipment. Monitors the preventive maintenance program. Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures. Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards. Assists in writing new technical procedures and policies and revising current procedures. Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes. Acts as a resource and provides technical assistance to pathologists, externs, and other caregivers. Trains and educates externs and new staff; mentors and provides leadership to support staff and other caregivers. Works under minimal supervision, solves technical problems, and evaluates existing and potential laboratory techniques and procedures.
Requirements
- Histotechnologist (HTL) certification issued by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) needs to be obtained within 1 year.
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
- No experience required.
- Knowledge of human anatomy.
- Must be detail oriented and have good organizational and communication skills.
- Must know how to safely handle sharp instruments.
- Proficient computer skills.
- Must be able to problem solve.
- Sits and stands the majority of the workday as well as walks, lifts, squats, bends and twists throughout.
- Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs.
- Will occasionally be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
- May be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive, radioactive and infectious agents.
- Will be exposed to human blood, body fluids and tissue.
- Must wear appropriate lab coat, gloves, gowns and eye and face protection as needed.
- Must be able to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.
- May require travel, therefore may be exposed to inclement weather and adverse road conditions.
- Good manual dexterity.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Responsibilities
- Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing.
- Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides.
- Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks.
- Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue.
- Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and infiltration by paraffin.
- Performs routine and special stains, immunohistochemistry, cover slipping, verification, and distribution of slides.
- Retrieves and prints computer logs.
- Manages daily workflow for recuts, special stains, immunohistochemistry, control slides, and send-outs according to established protocols.
- Performs, documents, and reviews quality control for accuracy and validity.
- Evaluates quality control results, resolves and documents discrepancies, and takes corrective action under the guidance of key operators, technical specialists or supervisor.
- Performs and documents cleaning, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of instruments and equipment.
- Monitors the preventive maintenance program.
- Assists pathologists during frozen section procedures.
- Ensures compliance with all accrediting agency standards.
- Assists in writing new technical procedures and policies and revising current procedures.
- Assists in improving the quality and efficiency of laboratory procedures, policies, and processes.
- Acts as a resource and provides technical assistance to pathologists, externs, and other caregivers.
- Trains and educates externs and new staff; mentors and provides leadership to support staff and other caregivers.
- Works under minimal supervision, solves technical problems, and evaluates existing and potential laboratory techniques and procedures.
Benefits
- Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
- Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
