Full-time, multiple shifts available
Job Summary:
Prepare histology slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.
Essential Key Responsibilities:
· Prepares sections of human tissue for microscope examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin section of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosins stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
· Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
· Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
· May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslips to slides.
· Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
· Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
· Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and workstation.
· Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
· Maintains strictest confidentiality.
· Complies with all States, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, policies, and procedural manuals.
· Adherence to CAP, CLIA, States Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Licensure/Certification
· Associate degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.
· State licensure, if applicable.
· Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP).
Experience
· Completion of a Histology program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) or minimum of one (1) year experience as Histology Technician Trainee and competent in the areas of embedding, microtomy, and special stains.
Requirements
· Successful completion of an Online Medical Terminology Program upon commencement of employment.
· Successful completion of pre-employment visual color discrimination test.
· Successful completion of annual education units per state licensure and/or ASCP guidelines.
Equipment
· Computers, computers programs, information system (s), scanners, forceps, rulers, tissue dyes, scalpels or razor blades, microtomes, cryostats, water baths, slides rack, tissue processors, dying ovens, drying ovens, automatic strainers cover slippers, and personal protective equipment.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
· Knowledge of CLIA regulations regarding proficiency testing, quality assurance and quality control.
· Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
· Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
· Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
· Skill in using computer programs and applications.
· Skill in performing a full range of laboratory test and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
· Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
· Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
Environmental Working Conditions
· Laboratory Setting; exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, blood borne pathogens, chemical hazards, and sharp instruments.
Physical Requirements:
· Physical demands are representative of those that must be by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to stand up; walk; sit; use hands to finger; handle of feel objects, stools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities to required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Requires visual acuity and normal color perception.
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of education, knowledge, skills and/or experienced necessary to proficiently perform the job. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Job Types: Full-time, Per diem
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
Experience:
- histology: 1 year (Required)
- laboratory: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person