Histopathology Technician

Summary

Histopathology technicians at this level generally have a higher level of responsibility for technical oversight and are expected to carry out assigned tasks of considerable difficulty independently. The incumbent will have the responsibility of performing difficult specialized histological, histochemical, and immunohistochemical procedures, as well as developing, modifying, or adapting new staining methods or techniques, and improving existing methods as necessary for routine procedures.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Receipt and accession of surgical pathology, cytology, and autopsy specimens.
• Ensures samples are submitted in suitable containers with proper patient information, sample labeling and properly completed pathology requisitions.
• Utilizes local computer systems during accessioning and completes accessioning associated forms/documents.
• Maintains that patient identification is accurate throughout all histology and cytology processes.
• Assists pathologists as requested with specimen grossing, frozen section procedures and autopsies.
• The technician prepares technically adequate slides of surgical, cytology, and autopsy specimens by processing, embedding tissue, cutting, staining (including immunohistochemistry), and coverslipping.
• Assists in the collection of, and processes bone marrows, autopsy, and cytology specimens. Applies specialized techniques in slide preparation as well as specimen handling and preservation during sample collection. Evaluates and solves problems related to the collection and processing pathology specimens.
• Recognizes deviation from expect results of laboratory processes and procedures and, after troubleshooting, implements corrective action. Examines slide preparations to ensure processing meets laboratory standards.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment utilized in the processing of histology and cytology specimens including frozen section and grossing equipment documenting proper functioning as required.
• Applies knowledge of performance improvement to current working conditions. Researches and applies new techniques, alters procedures as appropriate and assists in the development of standard operating procedures and protocols.

Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm PST
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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