Histotechnician I - Histology Lab

Registered Histotechnician
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
The Registered Histotechnician will be responsible for consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.
Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:
Project quality control monitoring, slide printing, cassette printing
Qualified for grossing tasks
Experience loading, changing, cleaning, and troubleshooting tissue processors
Spawning, trimming, and embedding tissue
Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping
TMA creation, both manually and automated
Strong microtomy experience-various thickness per project requirements, ability to obtain curls at various thickness, TMA sectioning
IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA), validations, assay transfer, assay development, concentrations/dilutions
Pipetting
Digital slide scanning, quality control of images
Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
Routine equipment cleaning/maintenance tasks
Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action
Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory, and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations
Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Minimum Required:
BA/BS degree and 0-2+ years of related experience
Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire
Other Required:
Visual acuity and above average dexterity
At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances
Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting
Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs.), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required
Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language
Preferred:
~ Associate degree or graduate of a certified Histology program or equivalent preferred

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$27.79 - $41.73 USD

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