Lab Support Technician II- Histology- PRN

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN position for up to 8 hours per week. The Laboratory Support Technician II is responsible for receiving Immunohistochemistry orders and pulling corresponding material. They are responsible for delivery of slides to multiple locations in an accurate and timely fashion. They will help maintain QC on various pieces of laboratory equipment. They are responsible for helping maintain stock and keeping the laboratory clean. They may accession some patient specimens. They will assist the HTs/HTLs in the laboratory as needed. The LST II is capable of cross-training in adjacent laboratories within the Anatomical Pathology Department.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent.
Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Receive, identify, label, and accession surgical, biopsy, and other tissue specimens according to established procedures.
Assist with the preparation and processing of tissue specimens for histologic examination.
Perform specimen grossing support activities as assigned and under appropriate supervision.
Prepare tissue cassettes and ensure accurate patient and specimen identification.
Operate and maintain equipment used for tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.
Assist with paraffin embedding and preparation of tissue blocks.
Perform or assist with microtomy, including cutting paraffin sections and preparing slides.
Prepare and label slides for routine and special histologic procedures.
Assist with routine and special stains according to laboratory protocols.
Perform quality checks on slides, blocks, specimens, and other materials to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system and other required documentation.
Identify and report specimen discrepancies, labeling errors, inadequate specimens, or equipment problems.
Maintain adequate inventory of reagents, supplies, cassettes, slides, and other histology materials.
Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas according to established procedures.
Properly handle formalin, xylene, reagents, tissue specimens, and other hazardous materials while following safety requirements.
Follow OSHA, CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, infection-control, and laboratory safety policies and procedures.
Assist Histotechnologists and Pathologists with daily laboratory operations and special projects.
Prioritize specimens and workload based on urgency and established laboratory procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with laboratory and clinical staff.
Receive Immunohistochemistry orders and pull corresponding material.
Deliver slides to multiple locations in an accurate and timely fashion.
Help maintain QC on various pieces of laboratory equipment.
Help maintain stock and keep the laboratory clean.
Accession some patient specimens.
Assist the HTs/HTLs in the laboratory as needed.
Cross-train in adjacent laboratories within the Anatomical Pathology Department.