Histotechnician

McLaren Health Care•Port Huron, MI

20d

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Histotechnician prepares tissue and other biological samples for examination by pathologists and cytotechnologists. The position performs quality assurance functions, maintains procedure manuals, and maintains laboratory equipment and records in accordance with established accreditation guidelines and quality control standards.

Requirements

Associate degree including coursework in chemistry and biology, or completion of an accredited histotechnician (HT) program.
Histotechnician certification, or certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

Prepare specimens for gross description, assist at the grossing bench, prepare frozen sections, and maintain specimen integrity.
Embed specimens accurately; cut slides that are fully representative of the block; and stain them with routine H and E stain while maintaining specimen integrity.
Accurately label and distribute slides; perform maintenance and quality control on area equipment; and communicate and document problems.
Operate, calibrate, prepare, and maintain equipment for tissue processing and labeling; record and verify slide quality for microscopic evaluation.
Maintain stain setup by filtering and changing stains, washing stain dishes, cleaning the stainer according to the QC chart, and documenting stain filtering and changes. Notify the pathologist of discrepancies in stainer appearance, operate the stainer according to specimen type, and perform special stains in a timely manner.
Prepare pap, Gyn, and Non-Gyn specimens and match patient information to the requisition and specimen received.
Conserve laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment and protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous-waste, and other policies and protocols.
Perform other related duties as required and directed.