Histotech/Histotechnologist

New Lab Hiring in Birmingham

• Day or Night Shift Available
• Diagnostic testing lab/Derm lab
• Great southern city
• Opportunities for growth
• permanent position

A Histotechnician (HT) prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory professionals. The person in this position performs embedding, microtomy, and all related histology tasks. This position also performs special stain and IHC procedures as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Embed all types of tissue
Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue
Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy
Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and clutter free and maintain proper QC
Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents
Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed
Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed
File blocks and slides as needed
Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

*For immediate consideration please email your resume to elizabeth@ka-recruiting.com*

Job Requirements

ASCP

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