Histology Technician

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

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Location: Exeter, New Hampshire

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 1:00 P.M.- 9:30 P.M.

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

Position Summary:

Responsible for dissecting, analyzing, and generating gross descriptions for low-mid complexity specimens received in the laboratory for microscopic diagnosis.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assure appropriate specimen accessioning and labeling.
• Perform gross description and dissection of specimens received.
• Maintain the integrity of the specimen and patient identification.
• Describe gross anatomic features of routine, uncomplicated surgical specimens, ensuring that all lesions, marking and sutures are mentioned.
• Reviews clinical information provided to determine what pathologic examination is pertinent.
• Examines the gross specimen with knowledge of pathologic conditions that may be present and the questions that must be answered.
• Dictate the finding in a clear, complete, sufficient manner.
• Selects pertinent tissue samples for slide preparation, providing photographs and/or diagrams of specimen and dissection of specimen, prior to and/or after dissection, when requested and/or indicated.
• Escalates non-routine, complicated surgical specimens to a Grossing Tech II or Pathologist Assistant, as needed.
• Maintain general appearance of the laboratory.
• Comply with all OSHA laboratory safety standards and regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazardous and/or chemical hazardous material.
• Participate in applicable safety training sessions. Know the location and contents of the safety policies and procedures and safety equipment.
• Maintain compliance with company and department policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee, patient, client and/or company records and issues.
• Adhere to department schedule to meet workflow demands.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of management, co-workers and clients to provide quality customer service.
• Work effectively within a team-orientated department and company.
• At times, overtime, on call or altered scheduling may be required.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum training/education required is an Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology
• 1 year of experience in grossing, preferred.

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