Histotechnologist I

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a Histotechnologist I to join their Dermatology MOHS Lab in Nashville, Tennessee. This role involves preparing Mohs tissue specimens for microscopic examination using a cryostat, handling specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry procedures, and maintaining quality controls. The Histotechnologist I will complete daily workloads including embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens, perform and document routine maintenance, and maintain departmental records and supplies. VUMC is committed to advancing health and wellness through patient care, education, and research, fostering an environment where expertise is valued and uniqueness is celebrated.

Requirements

Histotechnician (HT) or (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
Relevant Work Experience
Mohs frozen section microtomy highly beneficial.
1 year experience
Bachelor's degree
Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
2 years experience
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Mohs frozen section microtomy highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

Prepares Mohs tissue specimens for microscopic examinations by frozen section microtomy utilizing a cryostat.
Handles specialized jobs involving histo- and immunocyto-chemistry.
Maintains adequate quality controls.
Completes daily workload as assigned to include embedding, cutting, and staining tissue specimens.
Performs and documents routine maintenance.
Maintains departmental records as assigned.
Maintains department supplies at acceptable levels.
Organizes and prepares Mohs specimens for Microscopic Examinations.
Performs routine and pre-routine maintenance of instruments for processing tissue.
Embeds Tissue as specified by Pathologist for correct orientation.
Sections Tissue (frozen sections) according to established protocols for specimen type.
Staining (includes histo and immunocyto chemical procedures).
Performs Histochemical procedures following Laboratory protocol (i.e., special staining).
Performs immunocytochemistry (Immunoproxidase) procedures following Laboratory protocol.
Maintains quality standards as outlined in Departmental Procedure Manuals.
Performs general stain for H&E following Laboratory protocol.
Maintains records related to: Daily worksheets, Embedding data (tissue), Bone Marrow patient data (order entry), Histochemistry (Special Stains) data and quality control, Immunocytochemistry (Immunoperoxidase) data and quality control.
Performs corrective and preventive maintenance and instrument function checks and documents results per department policy and protocol.
Recognizes instrument malfunction and promptly takes corrective action by performing repairs or notifying a supervisor.
Completes periodic maintenance as per established protocols.
Restocks items used to insure availability to next person/schedule.
Documents receipt and opening of supplies and items; stocks per department policy.
Monitors expiration dates of supplies and reagents and discards old items per department policy.
Recognizes depletion of items and notifies responsible person for ordering.