Histotechnologist I
About The Position
The Histotechnologist I performs routine and non-routine laboratory activities to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists. The role includes accessioning and labeling tissue samples, processing and embedding tissue, performing microtomy, preparing and staining slides, and carrying out special stain procedures. The position may also involve preparing materials for and performing immunohistochemistry (IHC) procedures. The Histotechnologist maintains and cleans equipment, troubleshoots minor equipment problems, documents remedial actions and quality-control activities, and files completed blocks and slides. The role must follow laboratory policies and procedures and meet applicable corporate safety, quality, and assurance standards, as well as local, federal, CLIA, and CAP requirements.
Requirements
- AA or AS degree, or equivalent training and experience.
- 1–3 years of experience as a Histotechnician.
- HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine activities to prepare slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists, according to policies and procedures.
- Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
- Accession and label tissue samples and process related paperwork.
- Process tissue and embed it in paraffin.
- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.
- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining and coverslip stained slides manually or with automated equipment.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures; obtain and validate tissue used in special stains; and perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures, obtain and validate IHC control material, and perform IHC testing.
- File finished blocks and slides.
- Perform routine equipment maintenance and cleaning, troubleshoot minor equipment failures, and document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
- Follow laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities.
- Ensure corporate safety, quality-control, and quality-assurance standards are met.
- Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, supplemental health, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours.
- Well-being programs.
- Annual no-cost Blueprint for Wellness health assessment program.
- healthyMINDS mental health program.
- Vacation and Health/Flex Time.
- Six holidays plus one MyDay off.
- FinFit financial coaching and services.
- 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth IRA with company match up to 5% after 12 months of service.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Life and disability insurance, with buy-up option.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Annual incentive plans.
- Matching gifts program.
- Education assistance through MyQuest for Education.
- Career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
