Tech- Histo Lab
About The Position
The individual will contribute to the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients by preparing various specimens for processing and analysis while maintaining positive patient identification throughout the preparation process. Responsibilities include retrieval and verification of patient specimens; tracking of specimens without a requisition; accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens; compiling work logs and printing slides; slide cover slipping; pathology case distribution; block and slide filing and retrieval; processor and other equipment maintenance; chemical hazardous waste removal; distillation of laboratory chemicals; record retention; cleaning and upkeep of work areas; disposal of stored patient tissues; ordering stain requests; answering phones; and knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems. May perform gross examination of surgical biopsies and embedding tissue blocks; as well as assist in any other areas as directed. Performs duties and communicates in an accurate, professional and ethical manner. Must demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness as well as an ability to utilize proper techniques to deal effectively with people in stressful situations. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.
Requirements
- Associate of Science degree from an accredited college/university in histology, biology, or a program having emphasized anatomical, biological, and chemical sciences; or high school diploma or GED equivalent and four years of related experience.
- Valid Arizona driver’s license and regular access to a personal vehicle required.
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
- Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated good judgment when dealing with a variety of procedural and technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Retrieval and verification of patient specimens
- Tracking of specimens without a requisition
- Accessioning wet tissue specimens, outside/consultation material, and cytology specimens
- Compiling work logs and printing slides
- Slide cover slipping
- Pathology case distribution
- Block and slide filing and retrieval
- Processor and other equipment maintenance
- Chemical hazardous waste removal
- Distillation of laboratory chemicals
- Record retention
- Cleaning and upkeep of work areas
- Disposal of stored patient tissues
- Ordering stain requests
- Answering phones
- Knowledge of pathology Laboratory Information Systems
- May perform gross examination of surgical biopsies and embedding tissue blocks
- Assist in any other areas as directed
- Handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
