Histotechnologist

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Histotechnologist performs laboratory preparation and staining of tissue specimens to support timely clinical diagnosis. The role includes frozen section preparation, routine and specialized staining, specimen organization and handling, and assistance with gross examination and autopsies as assigned. The position is PRN as needed, with varying weekday shifts from 0730 to 1530, covering Center City Charlotte, Pineville, and Concord locations. The position works in a laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, pathogens, patient blood and body fluids, and potentially latex. It requires physical activity including moderate lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, walking, standing, stooping, and reaching, as well as extended periods of sitting and computer use. The role also requires appropriate handling of protected health information and knowledge of the developmental, cultural, and special needs of the patient population served.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing the program or within one year of hire; or
Certified HT or HTL (ASCP) with one year of experience; or
Uncertified HT with at least three years of experience.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift more than 25 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

Perform frozen section preparations within expected timeframes, ensuring tissue is properly embedded, accurately cut, and correctly stained so clinicians can make timely diagnoses.
Perform routine stains, special stains, and immunohistochemical stains.
Recognize deviations from expected results and use judgment to determine appropriate actions.
Assist with autopsies according to standard procedures when assigned.
Prepare and organize tissue specimens and assist with gross examination.
Prepare specimens for testing at other laboratories, ensuring order accuracy and selection of the correct laboratory.
Store or dispose of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in an organized, retrievable manner.
Complete required daily procedures accurately.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles and skills appropriate to the ages, cultures, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.
Limit access to protected health information to what is reasonably necessary for the job and share it only on a need-to-know basis for work purposes.