UHC - PRN Histotechnologist
About The Position
Perform and analyze clinical laboratory procedures and tests within scope of licensure associated with preparing specimens for anatomical study of their microscopic structure in support of the hospital’s patient-care mission. The role performs histopathology procedures, prepares tissue and microscopic slides, operates and maintains laboratory instruments, documents work, communicates across laboratory and hospital teams, and contributes to quality and educational activities. The position is based at United Hospital Center in Bridgeport, West Virginia. The posting lists 0 scheduled weekly hours and identifies the role as PRN. The work environment may be noisy and involve unpleasant odors, protective apparel, and potential exposure to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Histotechnology or a related field.
- Current license as required by the state where services are provided. For West Virginia, this must be a High Complexity Testing Personnel (HCTP) License, Histologist License, or Trainee License issued by the WV Department of Health; Pennsylvania does not require a state license.
- For West Virginia, Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) from the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP); Pennsylvania does not require national certification.
- Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods.
- Visual acuity must not be impaired; color differentiation is required.
- Manual dexterity for instrument operation, including microscope use.
- Ability to use a computer keyboard, monitor, and mouse.
- Ability to communicate verbally, in writing, and electronically with healthcare personnel, families, and patients.
- Ability to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.
- Ability to follow complex procedures with minimal guidance.
Nice To Haves
- Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) Certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
- One year of laboratory experience in histopathology.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned laboratory procedures, including specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering, embedding, tissue cutting and staining, frozen-section production, special stains, and immunohistochemistry.
- Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using techniques such as fixation, embedding, sectioning, and standard staining to provide accurate, reproducible results requested by physicians.
- Operate basic and advanced laboratory equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions and laboratory SOPs; perform quality assurance, quality control, equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and instrument calibration.
- Record work performed, including blocks cut, special stains, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen-section slides, immunofluorescent slides, recut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, and conference, teaching, and research work.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory sections, other hospital departments, and the public to share information and identify or resolve problems.
- Participate in institutional educational activities, including educating medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students, and technicians as required.
- Recognize errors and medical or technical problems; troubleshoot and resolve problems appropriately and promptly, and provide input for quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Participate in planning and implementing changes and in maintaining and improving productivity through technical meetings, projects, and discussions with the supervisor.
