Requisition Histotechnologist, Full Time, 1st Shift

Job Summary

Provides technical support to the Pathologists and guidance to the Histology department by:

• performing high volume, repetitive procedures in anatomical pathology;
• receiving specimens and requisition;
• maintaining and operating highly technical automated instrumentation;
• responding to phone/verbal requests by the Pathologists according to standard operating procedures and related duties that are necessary for the accuracy and completeness of the patient's Pathology /Autopsy reports.
• Performs secretarial responsibilities and other duties as required by Lab Management and the Pathologists to carry out the hospital's mission.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required:

Education: Graduate of approved Histotech program with HT or HTL (ASCP) registry certification. Skills learned must include knowledge of anatomic, physiologic, pathological procedures and medical terminology. Above average typing and computer skills desired

Experience: Experience in histopathology, under the supervision of a pathologist, preferred. Experience with dictating machines, computer, and word processing programs (prior medical transcription /secretarial experience) is desired.