Histotechnologist

Myriad Genetics•Salt Lake City, UT

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview The Histotechnologist will be responsible for various techniques involved in the preparation of tissue specimens for examination by the pathologist and subsequent molecular genetic testing. Responsibilities may include sample accessioning, re-embedding, microtomy, hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining, immunohistochemical (IHC) staining, macrodissection of tumor tissue, and digital pathology. In addition, they will be involved with training as part of the Histotechnology OTJ training program, quality control, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Requirements

Meets minimum licensure and education requirements: Board Certified Histotechnologist (HTL) by a national certification agency, such as the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
Doctoral, master’s, or bachelor’s degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology.
Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
Works on problems of moderate scope in which analysis of situation or data requires a review of identifiable factors.
Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.

Responsibilities

Complying with the laboratory’s technical, administrative, safety policies and procedures.
Participating in the laboratory’s quality assurance plan, adhering to quality control and preventive maintenance policies and appropriately documenting these activities.
Following the laboratory’s policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within acceptable limits and documenting the problem and any corrective action.
Troubleshooting and identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or reporting of test results by initiating corrective action and using the defined electronic system to make the required management notification.
Performing proficiency testing in the same manner as routine samples.
Actively participating in successful and timely completion of training and competency assessment as outlined in the laboratory and departmental training programs.
Where competency has not been approved by supervision, will work under the direct supervision of an employee competent on the task.
Participating in continuing education according to accepted laboratory standards.
Participates in departmental and cross-functional teams to resolve problems or implement projects.
Can serve as a trainer on technical processes within the group.