Histologic Technician II

Job Title: Histologic Technician II
Location (On-site, Remote, or Hybrid?): Winston-Salem, NC (onsite)
Contract Duration: PERM
Work Hours: Full-Time, Monday through Friday night 3rd shift embedding position, with possibility of moving to 4x10s

Job Profile Summary
Prepares slides of tissue specimens to include special stains and enzyme histochemistry for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist in compliance with section policies and procedures. Acts as a team leader when delegated the responsibility

Major Responsibilities:

• Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships and team building.
• Assures accurate and timely accessioning, labeling and billing of specimens, according to departmental practices.
• Assures accurate and timely processing and staining of specimens, according to departmental practices. Provides maximum care in identification procedures when processing patient specimens.
• Performs special stains and/or enzyme histochemical stains.
• Performs additional Anatomic Pathology Department laboratory procedures. Improves work skills through self-study and continuing education.
• Contributes to the smooth and efficient operation of the section and department.
• Protects self, coworkers and facility by following approved policies and procedures to prevent the spread of bloodborne and/or airborne diseases.
• Exhibits and promotes the professional image of laboratories in accordance with hospital, department, and professional society philosophies, goals and standards of laboratory testing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Ability to listen and communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently
• Manual dexterity, eyes and hand coordination
• Technical ability and interest
• Knowledgeable and proficient in all areas of the histology lab to include special stains and enzyme histochemistry

Education Required:

• Associate's degree in Applied Science or high school diploma/GED with two years training as defined by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Society of Histotechnology.
• Three years' experience in a clinical histology lab preferred

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION:HT (ASCP) certification preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Moderate noise environment
• Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens or patients
• Exposure to risk of bloodborne/airborne disease
• Subject to cuts from microtome knives
• Exposure to hazards for electrical/mechanical/power equipment
• Possible exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens
• Possible exposure to toxic/flammable/explosive chemicals and gases
• Subject to injury from moving parts of equipment and sharps
• Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations
• Must wear protective equipment (gloves, gowns/lab coats, eye protection, face protection)
• Position requires working first, and/or second shift and limited weekend hours.
• Flexibility in scheduling required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching with arms, Finger and hand dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling:X20 lbs. maximumX50 lbs. maximumX100 lbs. maximum

Languages:

• English (Read. Write. Speak.)