Histotechnician I

Histotechnician I

CSI Site - Alpharetta, GA 30004

Overview

Level: Experienced Position Type: Full Time Education Level: 2 Year Degree Category: Biotech

Description

CSI Laboratories, a Fulgent Genetics Company, is a nationally recognized cancer testing and diagnostics laboratory experienced in helping pathologists and oncologists diagnose and treat cancer patients.

Founded in 2011, our parent entity, Fulgent Genetics, has evolved into a premier full-service genomic testing company built around a foundational technology platform.

Through our diverse testing menu, Fulgent is focused on transforming patient care in oncology, anatomic pathology, infectious and rare diseases, and reproductive health. We believe that by providing a wide range of effective, flexible testing options in conjunction with best-in-class service and support, we can redefine the way medicine is managed for patients and clinicians alike.

Since integrating with our therapeutic development business, Fulgent is also developing drug candidates for treating a broad range of cancers using a novel nanoencapsulation and targeted therapy platform. By merging our fields of expertise, we aim to become a fully integrated precision medicine company.

Summary of Position

Under minimal supervision, coordinates, oversees, and performs routine and specialized activities related to the operation of the Histology/IHC laboratory. Develops protocols, coordinates workflow and oversees quality control in specialized areas of the laboratory. Responsible for various techniques involved with preparation, processing and staining of tissue specimens for examination and diagnosis. Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic purposes; performs diagnostic tests; maintains laboratory, equipment and records.

Key Job Elements

• Prepares microscopic slides for patient diagnosis to include tissue processing, embedding and tissue orientation, sectioning of tissue blocks with preparation of microscopic slides, staining and submission of slides to Pathologist for diagnosis and reporting.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice for a Histotechnician to include special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry and various other special procedures.
• Performs Molecular Pinpoint procedures.
• Quality Review of stained immunohistochemistry cases before released to clients and medical staff.
• Knowledgeable of correct CPT codes to enter when technical summaries are needed.
• Performs Bone marrow grossing. May also perform the grossing of more complex tissues specimens as trained under the supervision of CSI medical staff.
• Strives to meet established parameters such as departmental turnaround time (TAT).
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System for processing and tracking, printing slide labels, ordering stains, and a variety of QA and reporting functions.
• Participates in the on-call program as needed and call back for off-shifts, weekends and holidays.
• Monitors inventory of the department and routinely restocks supplies and alerts leadership of the need for reordering.
• Maintains laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and/or hospital record retention policies.
• Follows the chemical and recycling program for xylene and formalin.
• Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols (see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan).
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
• Participates in the development and/or maintenance of SOPs as required. Identifies ways in which laboratory procedures and activities can be modified to improve upon current methodologies.
• Leadership: Assists with assigned additional duties in a specialized area of the laboratory.
• Weekly workload log.
• Cut logs.
• Safety officer.
• Help maintain Preventative maintenance logs.
• Take weekly inventory.
• Help in the training of new staff members.
• Resource: Acts as a technical resource for less experienced personnel regarding laboratory procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Helps in identifying and resolving stain quality issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience

• AA Degree OR Equivalent combination of Education/Experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in Biological /Physical sciences preferred.
• HT (ASCP) Histotechnician certification required; HTL (ASCP) Histotechnologist preferred.
• Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency.
• Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually
• Requires zero (0) – three (3) years of general histology lab experience, with immunohistochemistry experience preferred.
• Must satisfy CLIA regulations to perform high complexity testing.

Working Conditions:

• The laboratory environment has an inherent risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, other pathogens such as TB, and the hazards associated with the chemical's formaldehyde and xylene. All safety policies and procedures must be observed to minimize these hazards.
• A moderate amount of standing is often required.
• The ability to lift approximately 25lbs is required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Reports To

• IHC/Histology Supervisor, 1st Shift

Environment

Fulgent Therapeutics LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.