Histotechnologist or Histotechnician - Histology

Histotechnician

Responsible for producing consistent and high-quality tissue blocks and slides. Assists pathologist/pathologist assistants in gross sectioning of tissues. Works with pathologists and other members of the healthcare and laboratory team to provide high quality laboratory results while upholding the Stormont Vail Tenets of compassion, patient safety, privacy, and improving the health of our community.

• High School Diploma / GED Required

• 1 year Hospital pathology lab experience. Preferred

• Follows all applicable OSHA guidelines. Follows all hospital and departmental safety procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to organize work and establish priorities. (Required proficiency)
• Strong attention to detail. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to follow directions accurately. (Required proficiency)
• Working knowledge of basic medical terminology and human anatomy. (Preferred proficiency)
• Strong written and verbal communication. (Required proficiency)

• Histotechnician - ASCP Histotechnologist also accepted. Must obtain ASCP certification (HT or HTL). Required

• Prepares histologic slides per established procedures for the Pathologist, to include tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, mounting, staining and cover slipping.
• Understands the theory of histologic stains. Performs routine stains, special stains and IHC stains as requested by the Pathologist. Prepares and maintain solutions and stains. Effectively troubleshoots stain quality.
• Understands operations of analytical equipment and stainers. Troubleshoots equipment effectively. Performs and documents quality control and preventative maintenance.
• Maintains supply levels using cost-effective inventory control.
• Develops validation protocols. Performs and documents validations, quality control, and maintenance logs.
• Assists with teaching, training and mentoring interns and trainees in the department.
• Assists department leadership in ensuring quality operations of the department. Writes and reviews procedures.
• Discards waste materials safety and maintains required documentation per protocol.
• Files paraffin blocks, stained tissue slides and maintains files.
• Initiates and participate in process improvement projects.

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Position is Not Patient Facing

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

• On-Site;
  No Remote

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Feeling:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor):
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand):
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Handling:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Hearing:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Pulling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Sitting:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Standing:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours

• Chemical:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Infectious Diseases:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Mechanical:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Noise/Sounds:
  Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hazards (other):
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions Comments:
Position is exposed to sharp blades during microtomy and assisting with gross examination.

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