Histotechnician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Macon, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for collecting and preparing specimens for testing procedures. The Histotechnician will prepare, embed, cut, and stain microscopic slides from surgery and autopsy specimens for examinations under the supervision of a Senior Technologist. The role also involves performing and evaluating other histological procedures, preparing microscope slides, and maintaining adequate specimen records.

Requirements

Certification as Histologic Technician by ASCP Board or eligible. Must obtain within six months from date of hire.
Must be a High School or GED Diploma Graduate.
Must have successfully completed an approved program in histological technique or equivalent.
Must be able to work under intense mental concentration or stress and utilize good judgment when making decisions.
Job duties are such that quality of patient care is directly dependent upon correct performance.
Must be able to accept other than routine scheduled shifts as departmental need requires.
Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screen, computer and hard copy materials.
Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time (up to 2 hours).
Must be able to comprehend and learn operation of various office equipment.
Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60# specific to job evaluation.
Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel and apply proper body mechanics during the transfers and transport supplies and/or equipment using proper body mechanics.
Must be able to lift up to 10# specific to job evaluation.

Responsibilities

Prepare microscope slides from surgical and autopsy material, embedding, cutting and staining
Perform and evaluate other Histo. Procedures
Perform and maintain adequate specimen records
Preparation and evaluation of routine and special stains
Filing of slides and paraffin blocks
Prepares slides for immunoperoxidase stains
Assists in renal biopsy procedures
Recording of blocks, slides and stains
Maintains work area
Organizes work effectively
Interdepartmental communications
Productivity
Processes frozen sections from surgical and autopsy material.
Prepare, cut and stain frozen sections
Assists Pathologist in gross pathology examination of surgical specimens, collection of specimens as needed.
Assists in specimen collection as needed
Assists Pathologist in gross pathology exams of surgical specimens
Participates in QA activities, appropriate continuing education programs
Participates in at least minimum continued education requirements
Participates in supply management of section
Participates in QC/QA functions for histological procedure
Record / maintain QC records
Helps to maintain chemical inventory and storage of chemicals needed for section and lab.
Prepares solutions and stains for processing and follows safety procedures.
Prepares solutions and special stains
Supports and maintains a positive work environment following all hospital and department policies
Maintains confidentiality
Utilizes proper safety equipment
Maintains equipment, knowledgeable of LIS system.
Assists in operation and maintenance of equipment
Instrument operation and maintenance

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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