Histotechnician

HNL Lab Medicine•Allentown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnician prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for clinical diagnosis and assists pathologists with examinations of submitted specimens. The position performs varied and complex histological procedures, including advanced histological work, in accordance with departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This is an onsite second-shift role scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Shift hours may vary, and weekend rotation may be required based on departmental workflow. The role may also include on-call demands if required.

Requirements

Associate's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science; equivalent education from an accredited institution; or one year of experience in processing, embedding, and microtomy in a histopathology laboratory; or two years of experience in a clinical environment with data processing and specimen handling.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts including probability, statistical inference, plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry, and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Computer skills in word processing, spreadsheets, email, and Laboratory Information Systems.

Responsibilities

Maintain knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology relevant to the role.
Identify, prepare, and process tissue specimens according to departmental SOPs.
Process tissues using automated techniques and equipment, including tissue processors, microtomy, stainers, and digital slide scanners.
Provide support in specialty areas beyond processing, embedding, and microtomy, including muscle biopsy send-outs and limited immunohistochemistry (IHC) responsibilities as needed.
Prioritize and reorganize work in response to workload and STAT requests.
Recognize and correct instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operations manual, document troubleshooting, and perform routine instrument maintenance and cleaning according to manufacturer guidelines.
Conduct established quality control and performance improvement activities.
Provide clinical orientation and/or training to new employees and students.
Participate in Service Recovery and continuing education programs, as applicable.
Function appropriately for on-call demands, if required.
Perform necessary barcoding functions.