Histotechnologist - Bethlehem, PA (All Shifts)

You will prepare slides of human tissue to provide data on causes and/or progress of disease. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs microtomy, timely and efficiently. Perform all procedures as described in the section’s procedure manual. Embeds in paraffin, cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue. Develops appropriate special immunostain techniques and performs special immunostains that meet pathologists’ approval. Prepares reagents, stains and other solutions. Maintains all section log books regarding temperatures, controls, special studies and other quality control documentation. Recognizes malfunctions of procedures or instruments. Performs maintenance on instruments and equipment. Works on special related projects as assigned. Attends educational programs and in-service meetings as required by the hospital. Uses laboratory computer to generate worksheets/logs. Education and Experience High School diploma or equivalent. HT (ASCP) registered or eligible. Physical and Sensory Requirements Sitting up to 6 hours/day in 3-hour increments to imbed tissue or cut blocks. Standing up to 3 hours/day in 1-hour increments. Walking up to 2 hours/day in 10-minute increments. Frequently uses fingers to manipulate cassettes and slides and for computer keyboard. Continuous use of hands for imbedding tissue, cutting tissue blocks and cover slipping slides. Frequent twisting of hands/wrists during cutting tissue blocks and cover slipping slides. Rarely lifts boxes, slide files or block files up to 25 pounds. Rarely carries objects up to 25 pounds. Rarely bends/stoops or crouches. Rarely reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general far/near/color and peripheral vision and depth perception. St. Luke’s University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dormont Manufacturing Co