Non-Certified Histo Technician

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

The Histotechnician (non-certified) works under the supervision of the Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) or Histologic Technician HT (ASCP) and Director to prepare cytology/pathology slides for examination by the pathologists, maintain the records of these examinations, and monitor the supplies and reagents as necessary.

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
• Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
• Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent
  - Required
• 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years
  - Required

• 1 Year
  - Laboratory experience
  - Required
• 2 Years - histology clinical laboratory experience
  - Preferred

• Histotechnician (HT) - Required within 2 years of Hire OR
• Histotechnologist (HTL) - Required with 2 years of Hire
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period
  - Required