Technician II - Histology

Primary City/State: Shea Medical Center – 9003 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Healthcare Support Shift: Day Department: LAB Anatomic Pathology Shift Hours: Mon-Fri 4am-12:30pm or 5am-01:30pm Job Summary The Histology Tech II performs technical procedures in Histology, including specimen embedding, microtomy, staining, and ancillary tasks. Serves as a fully effective and participative member of the multidisciplinary patient care services team. Responsible for quality, efficiency, and safety in the performance of laboratory functions. Actively troubleshoots and resolves problems and documents corrective actions with minimal guidance. Ensures compliance with all state, CLIA, CAP, OSHA, and HIPAA regulations and incorporates these practices into daily routines. Responsibilities Perform microtomy to create adequate histologic sections with proper leveling and placement on glass slides. Assist with daily immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stain (SS) workload by receiving orders, retrieving slides or blocks, preparing, loading/unloading stainers, and performing quality control checks. Embed tissue using correct orientation and positioning for sectioning. Perform recuts and additional stains, including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist. Document instrument and equipment maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper operation. Assist with filing as needed. Assist with training new employees and mentoring students. Perform additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree – Required for HTL-Histotechnologist certification (Preferred). Associate’s Degree – Required for HT-Histotechnician certification. Minimum of 1 year experience working in a Histology Laboratory. Lab\HT – Histology Tech ASCP – Required. Lab\HTL – Histology Technologist ASCP – Preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr