Histology Technologist

Safety & Compliance

Right-to-know use of hazardous chemicals: DAB, formalin, alcohol, and xylene.

Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology.

• Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
• Gross patient tissue according to protocol
• Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol
• Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
• Performs routine and special stains
• Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
• Performs routine and high complexity testing
• File paraffin blocks
• Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
• Perform and document maintenance on equipment
• Help troubleshoot equipment issues
• Document quality issues
• Communicate problems effectively
• Read and follow all policies and procedures
• Participate in quality assurance activities
• Read emails and respond accordingly
• Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
• Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
• Perform other duties when assigned
• Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment

• Intermediate computer skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Effective and professional communication
• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Certifications:
  
  HT, HTL, ASCP
• Licenses: N/A

• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Walking – frequently
• Standing – frequently
• Sitting – occasionally
• Pushing – frequently
• Pulling – occasionally
• Carrying – frequently
• Stooping – occasionally
• Crawling – N/A

• Histology Program Completion
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing minimum
• 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred