Histotechnologist II (IF/EM)

Job Description Processes patient surgical pathology specimens to paraffin, embeds tissue, performs paraffin block preparation with microtomes, stains tissue, prepares coverslips, and assesses sections microscopically for quality with a focus on immunohistochemistry. Validates and optimizes antibodies, ensuring quality control of all stained cases. Acts as liaison in the absence of the supervisor and leads the team, communicating directly with the supervisor regarding policy changes, result delays, or quality concerns. Shift and Compensation Shift: Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Pay Range: $44.10 – $59.35 per hour, based on seniority, education, training, experience and applicable factors. Additional compensation may be earned through shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, and overtime. Responsibilities Perform all immunohistochemical staining daily using approved automated stainers and ensure quality control material is stained concurrently with each case. Validate and optimize new antibodies and procedures following lab policy and CAP guidelines. Collect recycling daily as part of the Medical Center’s QI initiatives. Maintain continuing education to meet registration requirements and stay current in histology developments, including mandatory and voluntary continuing education, competency testing, and quality assurance. Handle all antibodies, kits, and controls, maintaining records of controls in accordance with department and CAP guidelines, and ensuring their adequacy. Prepare cases for pathologists’ review and maintain comprehensive files of blocks and slides to assure accuracy and quality control. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from a NAACLS‑accredited histology technician/technology program or a regionally accredited college/university with valid HT credentials and 3 years of applicable experience; 5 years of experience including special stains and immunohistochemistry preferred. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and other web‑based applications; ability to produce complex documents, perform analysis, and maintain databases. Preferred Qualifications ASCP Registered histotechnician credential. Competencies Decision Making: Makes decisions guided by general instructions and practices; recommends solutions for moderate‑complex problems. Problem Solving: Addresses varied problems, using observation, knowledge, and interpretation to solve situations based on precedents. Independence of Action: Follows procedures, sets priorities, and organizes work within guidelines; seeks assistance for difficult or unpredictable situations. Written Communications: Summarizes and communicates moderate‑complex information in written formats to internal and external customers. Oral Communications: Conveys information effectively in English to medical center staff, patients, families, and external customers. Knowledge: Demonstrates full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures, and policies. Team Work: Leads collaborative teams for projects across functional areas, influencing management and operations. Customer Service: Provides professional, service‑oriented, respectful service to patients, visitors, staff, and external customers; remains calm in stressful situations. Physical Requirements Sedentary work; may lift or carry up to 10 pounds; requires occasional walking and standing. Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Disabled applicants encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr