Histotechnician (Sign-On Bonus/Relocation Assistance)

PathGroup•Greenville, SC

61d

About The Position

A Histotechnician prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory professionals. The role performs embedding, microtomy, and related histology tasks, as well as special stain and immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures as directed. The Histotechnician follows laboratory protocols and safety procedures, maintains quality control and department documentation, and protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data. The position requires compliance with the Corporate Compliance Program and applicable corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completed on-the-job histology training or documented formal histology training.
At least one year of experience working in a histology laboratory, performing microtomy and/or embedding.
Maintain appropriate continuing education for certification, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Embed all types of tissue.
Section all types of paraffin-embedded tissue.
Follow established protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy.
Keep the embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and uncluttered, and maintain proper quality control.
Maintain fresh solutions, stains, and reagents.
Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed.
Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed.
File blocks and slides as needed.
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
Assist with documentation and maintain effective department quality assurance programs and monitors.
Follow laboratory safety precautions and procedures stated in procedure manuals.
Perform responsibilities in alignment with industry security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Comply with the Corporate Compliance Program and corporate policies, including Privacy and Security policies.