Senior Histologist, Anatomic Pathology - FT - Day

• Embed tissue in paraffin or other media, cuts tissue block using specialized equipment to produce glass slides, and stains slides with tissue using automated instrument or manual process. 
• Operates temperature monitoring system and documents corrective action.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment such as tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, cryostats, automated stainers, ovens, fridges, freezers, incubators, and other select equipment.
• Attends to routine operational and support functions such as preparing solutions/reagents/buffers, stocking supplies, disposing of reagents and hazardous materials, and maintaining and storing tissue blocks/slide samples and records.
• Performs subspecialty service that requires specialized training and technique e.g., renal, muscle, liver biopsies.
• Performs daily instrument/equipment/reagent/buffer function verification and documents daily in preventive maintenance logs, according to establish policies and procedures.
• Uses, follows, and documents appropriate standards for test methodology quality controls.
• Accurately identifies specimens and labels samples completely, using at least two identifiers, at each step of the laboratory process to ensure patient/specimen safety and quality outcomes.
• Documents Non-Conforming Events (NCEs), initiate problem-solving activities, resolve discrepancies, and take corrective action procedures.
• Documents review new/existing policies and procedures to keep abreast of changes. Supports implementation of new processes.
• Recognizes basic and complex problems in test methodology, quality control and instrument troubleshooting, initiates problem-solving activities and corrective action procedures.
• Performs parallel shipment (lot verification) testing. Assist with control tissue identification and selection.
• Works directly with pathologists to address sub-specialty services needs.

• High School Diploma/GED, AA degree from an accredited Histology Training Program or equivalent is preferred. 
• Histo Certificate (ASCP) is preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in histopathology laboratory under supervision of a licensed pathologist and certified histologist.

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