Immunohistochemistry Technician

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs specialized immunohistochemistry procedures under supervision of leader and Pathologist. Performs routine histology techniques including, but not limited to: specimen accessioning, tissue embedding, cutting, staining, cover-slipping, labeling, and specimen filing. Performs routine immunohistochemistry techniques including, but not limited to: proper antibody and probe handling, processing immunohistochemistry requests, digital imaging of stained slides, and maintaining control slide inventory. Performs specialized immunohistochemistry techniques including, but not limited to: creating and validating new control blocks, validating new antibody and probe protocols, troubleshooting antibody and probe staining techniques. Performs specialized immunohistochemistry and molecular send out testing to reference laboratories. Remains up to date on standards and requirements to keep the immunohistochemistry department compliant with federal governing agencies and regulating bodies. Assists Histology leadership with student teaching. Assists Histology leadership with quality assurance and continuous quality improvement projects.

Requirements

The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
Associate's Transcript showing 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both) or Some College Transcript showing 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from an accredited college or university.
Histotechnician (HT) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 180 Days.

Nice To Haves

Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) - American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
1-3 years routine histology experience

Responsibilities

Performs routine histology techniques including, but not limited to: specimen accessioning, tissue embedding, cutting, staining, cover-slipping, labeling, and specimen filing.
Performs routine immunohistochemistry techniques including, but not limited to: proper antibody and probe handling, processing immunohistochemistry requests, digital imaging of stained slides, and maintaining control slide inventory.
Performs specialized immunohistochemistry techniques including, but not limited to: creating and validating new control blocks, validating new antibody and probe protocols, troubleshooting antibody and probe staining techniques.
Performs specialized immunohistochemistry and molecular send out testing to reference laboratories.
Remains up to date on standards and requirements to keep the immunohistochemistry department compliant with federal governing agencies and regulating bodies.
Assists Histology leadership with student teaching.
Assists Histology leadership with quality assurance and continuous quality improvement projects.