JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Histology Technician
HIST TECH
FullTime NIGHTS
Histology Technician candidates will have the following job responsibilities:
- Prepares and processes specimens for gross and microscopic examination and diagnosis by a pathologist
- Assists in the preparation of frozen sections of surgical specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist
- Performs histology and cytology procedures including specimen processing/fixation cell block preparation embedding microtomy slide preparation routine and special stains case organization in accordance with department procedures
- Assures positive sample block and slide identification
- Prepares and maintains solutions for routine stains and histology procedures
- Performs preventive maintenance on equipment and instrumentation per manufacturer and department procedures and per department schedule
- Utilizes problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of procedures performed and proper equipment performance
- Troubleshoots and takes appropriate corrective action to resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner for resolution
- Adheres to department policy with regards to performance and documentation of quality control and quality assurance for instrumentation equipment and procedures performed
- Identifies unacceptable results/outcomes takes appropriate action and escalates to department leadership when unable to resolve and ensures that patient materials are not provided to a pathologist until the issue has been resolved
- Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement and provides input into the design of workflows systems and processes and the need for and selection of new methods and equipment
- Supports the department in achieving goals for service quality regulatory compliance financial performance patient satisfaction healthy work environment and integration of intra and interdepartmental activities
- Acts as a resource to peers and customers and models teamwork
- Assists in the orientation training and competency documentation of department personnel as requested
- Participates in accreditation inspections
- Performs duties of a Complex Specimen Processor as required
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Histology Technician
HIST TECH
FullTime NIGHTS
Histology Technician candidates must meet the following minimum job qualifications:
- A 4 Year/Bachelors Degree in Medical Technology
- More than one year of experience in Histology; 13 years of experience in a high volume histology setting is required
- MUST BE A CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN FOR THIS ROLE
Compensation: Salary range from $22.47 $27.53 (mid)