Histology, Histotechnologist, Night Shift

Histotechnologist II

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Hours: 3rd Shift; 9pm 5:30pm (5, 8-hour shift) or 9pm -7:30am (4, 10-hour shift)

Summary: The Histotechnologist is employed in a clinical laboratory setting and is responsible for the performance of procedures according to established and approved protocols, which require the exercise of independent judgment and interpretation. The Histotechnologist performs procedures in routine histotechnology, special stains, as well as instrument maintenance and quality control standards.

Specimen Collection/Triage, Gross Tissue Description and Dissection, Routine Tissue Processing, Decalcification, Tissue Embedding, Microtomy Techniques, Routine and Special Staining, Frozen Section Techniques, Special Specimen Preparation (EM, IF, IHC, etc).

Responsible for evaluating, preparing and maintaining these procedures in order to ensure timely and consistent work output in the laboratory as well as investigating and performing research, development and evaluation of new procedures. Recognizes and recommends areas for Quality Improvement monitors. May assume a management role that includes orientation, training and evaluation of new employees.

Maintains confidentiality regarding all phases of laboratory work and findings. Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

Maintenance of the necessary documentation for procedures that are required to ensure the quality and continuity of laboratory work such as records containing specimen information and records documenting instrumentation performance. Interpretation of and assistance in the development of policy and procedure manuals.

Maintains inventory and supplies in laboratory. Utilization of basic computer applications for data entry, record keeping, and reporting. Ability to adapt to a changing work environment by organizing and prioritizing time and resources in order to produce the most effective work performance.

Ability to assess and develop work tasks and systems in order to optimize lab performance. Responsible for maintaining adequate staffing on all three shifts, weekends and holidays.

HTL or HT Certification by a minimum standards exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) equivalent or 5 years of experience in the Histology/Immunohistochemistry laboratory (Required)

Qualified to perform high-complexity testing per the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (Required)

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Histotechnology or other biological or chemical science or U.Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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