Histotechnologist (FT, Evenings) - Bethlehem, PA

St. Luke's University Health Network•Hanover Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Histotechnologist provides a variety of laboratory and histology procedures for the Anatomic Pathology department. The successful candidate will achieve and maintain competencies in all histology laboratory related skills. This position requires demonstrated experience with Immunohistochemical testing using Roche and Leica equipment.

Requirements

Prefer 1-3 years of experience in processing/embedding and microtomy in histology laboratory.
Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail.
Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment and accurately read labels and documents.
AS or BS
HT or HTL ASCP Certification preferred

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in anatomic pathology preferred.
IHC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance in laboratory safety policies, procedures, and standards.
Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled.
Demonstrates knowledge and operation of LIS software, computer programs and equipment.
Performs routine preventative maintenance and troubleshoots malfunctions on equipment and instrumentation.
Completes, records, and monitors quality control and quality assurance documentation.
Reviews and understands standard operating procedures and completes continued education activities.
Assists with inventory control.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the following complex histology duties: tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, coverslipping, microscopy, solution preparation, automated & manual routine and special staining techniques, enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridization techniques.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the identification of cell and tissue structures, microorganisms, pigments, and antibody-antigen interactions.
Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in quality control monitoring of control tissue, reagent lots, and staining procedures.
Demonstrates knowledge in laboratory validation processes.
Meets or exceeds departmental productivity standards in embedding and microtomy areas.
Trains others to perform histology responsibilities when assigned.
Other related duties as assigned.