Histotechnician

HNL Lab Medicine•Allentown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares surgical and autopsy specimen materials for clinical diagnosis and assists the pathologist with examinations of submitted specimens. The role involves all phases of varied and complex histological procedures, including relatively advanced histological work. This is an onsite second-shift position scheduled Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM. Shift hours may vary, and weekend rotation may be needed based on departmental workflow.

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, or microtomy in a Histopathology laboratory; or two years in a clinical environment with data processing or specimen handling experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, and respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as 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 varied 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 to perform job duties appropriately.
Identify, prepare, and process tissue specimens according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Process tissues using automated techniques and equipment, including tissue processors, microtomy, stainers, and digital slide scanners, according to departmental SOPs.
Cover 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, record troubleshooting activities, 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.