Histotechnologist 2 Clinical
About The Position
Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Dept of Anatomic Pathology under occasional guidance. Maintains adequate quality control data. Processes specimens for molecular testing. Troubleshoots processes and follows up as needed. Responsible for high volume workload and stat requests. Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive, diagnostic, and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings. These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Health’s reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South. Each year, people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.
Requirements
- Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- Relevant Work Experience
- 1 year
- Bachelor's
Nice To Haves
- Quality Assurance (Novice)
- Diagnostic Testing (Novice)
- Mentoring & Coaching (Novice)
- Equipment Maintenance (Novice)
Responsibilities
- Completes daily workload as assigned to include embedding, cutting, staining (including histo and immunocytochemical procedures) and any specific procedures requested by pathologist to support patient diagnosis.
- Performs and documents instrument maintenance; maintains records relating to quality control and other functions.
- Trains and provides direction/support to the Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians.
- Grossly identify tissue for adequacy in the operating room, communicate to Attending/Fellow, divide core and place in appropriate fixatives.
- Processes specimens for molecular testing.
- Troubleshoots processes and follows up as needed.
- Responsible for high volume workload and stat requests.
Benefits
- health
- disability
- retirement
- wellness offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
