Histotech

One GI, LLC•Brunswick, OH

62d•Onsite

About The Position

Digestive Disease Consultants is seeking a Grossing Histotech to perform histology procedures on gastrointestinal biopsy and polyp specimens. The role includes training and approval by the Lab Director for the assigned grossing work. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the possibility of a flexible schedule. The Histotech performs routine and specialized histology work, including specimen accessioning and grossing, tissue processing and embedding, microtomy, special staining, H&E autostainer operation, and operation of immunohistochemical staining instrumentation. The role also supports specimen tracking, laboratory data entry, equipment and supply maintenance, cleanliness, and compliance with applicable laboratory regulations, safety procedures, and accreditation standards.

Requirements

Meet CLIA qualifications for High Complexity Testing Personnel under § 493.1489.
Have an associate degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution, or at least 60 semester hours (or equivalent) from an accredited institution meeting the specified coursework requirements.
For the 60-semester-hour education pathway, have either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, or 24 semester hours of science courses including 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination.
Hold HT(ASCP) certification or be registry eligible.
Have previous experience in an anatomic pathology and histology laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform specimen accessioning and grossing (prosecting) of gastrointestinal biopsy and polyp specimens.
Perform tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special staining, and immunohistochemical staining procedures.
Prepare precision tissue sections using a microtome and stain them according to established procedures.
Operate the H&E autostainer and instrumentation for immunohistochemical stains.
Handle tissue properly to minimize cross-contamination.
Maintain stocks of reagents used for staining and tissue processing.
Maintain equipment and instruments and keep the work area clean.
Assist with accessioning specimens, assigning pathology case numbers, and verifying that specimen jars correspond to pathology requisitions.
Retrieve blocks and slides for review and file slides and blocks.
Enter data into the laboratory information system (LIS).
Follow state, federal, CLIA, CAP, and other professional regulations, department rules, policies, procedural manuals, and safety requirements.
Follow OSHA and regulatory procedures to maintain a safe laboratory environment and meet accreditation standards.