Histology Tech (Per Diem) - Surgical Pathology

Histology Tech (Per Diem) - Surgical Pathology

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Summary: This position performs a variety of medical tissue testing and administrative tasks in support of clinical activities. Work involves preparation of tissue samples, which enable pathologists to determine the cause of death, cause and degree of disease of patient and the course of treatment.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with instruction of Clinical Laboratory Science students, Pathology residents, and new employees. Serves as a technical resource.
• Enters testing information into computerized database.
• Investigate and resolve problems with equipment, patient results, specimens and/or workflow.
• May participate on teams or individually perform special projects/assignments.
• Prepares tissue slides by processing, embedding, sectioning, examining, and staining tissues received from surgical pathology, autopsy, hematology, cytology and research areas.
• Reports results of testing to healthcare providers. Consults and confers with healthcare providers regarding test results.

Education Requirements: Associates degree in biological, chemical, or related science (with completion CLIA required courses) or NAACLS accredited histotechnician program

Licensure/Certification Requirements: HT(ASCP) certified or certification eligible by the ASCP Board of Certification (BOC) within one year of hire date.

Professional Experience Requirements: If an Associate's degree, one (1) year of relevant experience. If completion of NAACLS accredited histotechnician program, no years of experience are required.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: