Histotechnician

Job Overview

Pay Range: $45hr - $55hr

Requirement/Must Have

• A.A., A.S. degree and 1+ years of experience within the last 10 years, OR H.S. education or equivalent and 5+ years full-time acceptable experience as a Histotechnician within the last 10 years.
• HT (ASCP) or ASCP eligible OR 5+ years of full-time experience in the last 10 years.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures, perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s).
• Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.
• Ensure proper tissue processing.
• Under general supervision, perform embedding and microtomy for select specimen types as defined by Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin staining.
• Perform coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated.
• Under general supervision, perform special stains under approval of/at discretion of Histology Manager/Supervisor.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of non-complex equipment.
• Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.
• Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.