Histotechnologist

Central Ohio Urology Group•Columbus, OH

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The role o f the Histotechnologist at U.S. Urology Partners is to perform histology laboratory procedures under the direction of the L aboratory Director or designated Pathologist . T he Histo techno logist position requires a highly organized individual who can safely manage more than one task at a time and move efficiently throu ghout the processes . The Histo techno logist must be able to work and interact as part of a team. Clerical and non-specific duties may be done by a non-histotechnologist under the guidance of the histotechnologist.

Requirements

A.A.S. degree is required
Minimum of one year of experience histology or clinical laboratory experience required
Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.

Responsibilities

Receives biopsy specimens, assigns case number and maintains a logbook.
Orders the appropriate Pathology report template and completes template in Electronic Medical Records system as required.
Maintains an accurate filing system for pathology reports, slides and blocks.
Responsible for sending out slides or blocks for co nsults, typing this data into the computer and refilling material when they are returned.
Orders laboratory sup plies to ensure adequate on-site inventory at all times.
Monitor s and record s temperatures for histology equipment.
Ensure s proper documentation is obtained prior to sending patient slides to medical institutions.
Gross processing of specimens.
Embeds and processes tissue.
Sections specimens on microtome.
Create s and label s microscope slides for examination.
Performs and documents routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Monitor s liquid waste material volumes and coordinate s with recycling locations for safe rem oval.
Maintains working knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, H IPAA compliance, and Joint Commission standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities.
Regularly submit s biopsy data to the NYSDOH Cancer Registry.
Observes daily workload limits for prostate biopsy cases and miscellaneous biopsy cases.
Monitor s and ensure s required specimen retention times are met before specimen disposal.
S tains tissue slides using manual or automated processes .
May be asked to assists the Laboratory Pathologist with any changes to or improvements to the staining process.
Pe rforms QI on cytology specimens
Cover s slip specimen slides.
Performs all other duties as assigned.