Histotechnician/Histotechnologist (FT, Evenings) - Center City
About The Position
The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist performs laboratory tissue testing according to established procedures and protocols. The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist receives, processes, and prepares tissue samples for diagnosis using such procedures as embedding, microtomy, staining, cover-slipping, Immunohistochemistry and special stains. The Histotechnician/Histotechnologist may also specialize in a given laboratory discipline(s), and works effectively as a team member within the department and with other departments to provide quality service through communication, cooperation, and collaboration.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in related life science or applied science field OR HEW/HHS or HT(ASCP) certification with laboratory experience in lieu of a degree
- HT (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years’ previous experience preferred; student training accepted.
Responsibilities
- Performs histological procedures including embedding, cutting, and staining surgical, biopsy and anatomical tissues for light and fluorescent microscopic slide review.
- Recognizes deviation from expected results and analyzes and corrects problems within established periods to expedite diagnosis.
- Maintains reagents and equipment in proper quantities and condition.
- Records instrument maintenance troubleshoots where necessary to insure accurate generation of test results.
- Uses computer equipment to receive and validate laboratory orders to record and transmit test data efficiently.
- Analyzes and records QC data with appropriate follow-up.
- May implement corrective action after consultation with supervisory personnel to verify accuracy and precision of instruments and staining quality.
- Communicates with clinical staff about specimen submission requirements to answer inquiries about test results and methodology to keep medical staff knowledgeable of laboratory functions.
- Participates in orientation and training of new employees and students, hospital and laboratory in-service and continuing education programs and mandated annual proficiency testing to ensure currency of job knowledge and technical competency.
- Performs other duties as assigned by lead, supervisor, or manager.
Benefits
- medical (including prescription)
- supplemental insurance
- dental
- vision
- life and AD&D insurance
- short- and long-term disability
- flexible spending accounts
- retirement plans
- tuition assistance
- voluntary benefits
- tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
