Histology Technologist

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Accurately fixes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue for Pathologist interpretation and diagnosis. Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers.

• Provides quality technical and customer service to all customers in compliance with the expectations set by the organization.
• Performs computer accessioning and proper specimen labeling, ensuring specimen integrity.
• Assists Pathology Residents and Pathologists as needed in Frozen Section & Gross Room as needed.
• Performs routine Histology procedures necessary to prepare slides for examination by Pathologists, including but not limited to embedding, cutting, mounting, and staining.
• Performs special stains in accordance to quality standards.
• Initiates work procedures and performs all quality control, instrument maintenance & documentation required by accrediting agencies.
• Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers, pathology residents & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service.
• Maintain a safe environment for one's self and coworkers to comply with all regulatory agencies & with hospital's & Laboratory's Safety Programs.
• Assists in maintaining section's inventory to ensure proper levels of reagents, controls and disposables.
• Participates in Laboratory Performance Improvement Program.
• Teaches and trains new employees, students and Pathology Residents.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education:

Associate's Level DGRE

Required:

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience:

one year

Desired:
Histotechnologist certification preferred or eligible.

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity

Occupational:
Some occupational risk

Physical Effort:
Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment:
Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Norwalk Hospital Association

Org Unit: 361

Department:
Pathology Anatomic

Exempt:
No

$29.65 - $55.55 Hourly

Entry level

Other

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