HISTOTECHNOLOGIST I

Category Laboratory Location Lewisville, Texas Job function Operations Job family Laboratory Operations

Shift Evening Employee type Regular Full-Time Work mode On-site

The position is intended for individuals with prior experience working as a histotechnician or histotechnologist and possess ASCP certification in Histotechnology. The individual in this position will perform all routine histopathology functions, as well as handle some more complex tasks.

* Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
* Capable of performing all of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnician I and II.
* Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
* Obtain, verify and/or validate tissue used in special stains.
* Perform all special stain procedures, both manual and automated.
* May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
* May obtain, verify and/or validate control material used in IHC procedures.
* May perform IHC testing.
* May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
* Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
* Provide training and guidance to Histotechnicians, students and lab aides.
* Perform limited QA/QC functions and identify issues requiring troubleshooting.
* Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, including cytopreparation, staining, coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
* Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
* Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
* Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
* Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
* Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience:

* AS degree or equivalent training and experience
* HT (ASCP)
* 1-year Histology experience
* Current state licensure, if applicable
* Meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician and Histology Supervisor.
* If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

* BS degree
* HTL (ASCP)
* Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
* 3 years of histopathology experience
* Immunohistochemistry experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

* The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25 pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
* Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
* Frequent walking and/or standing.
* May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of which demand significant manual dexterity

Knowledge:

N/A

Skills:

N/A

EDUCATION

Associates Degree(Required)

Bachelor's Degree

LICENSECERTIFICATIONS

HTL (ASCP)

NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program

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