Histotechnologist

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

February 16, 2024

Department:

72006389 Central Lab Pathology

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

SEIU-9-Central Lab

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical/surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry. Oversees one or more technical work area, which includes oversight of key operators, regulatory compliance, new method project plans, technical communications, and cost-effective inventory control. Serves as a lead for training students and new employees, participates in system competency development, and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system Technical Specialist and serves as Charge Tech in absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.

CLIA Role:

Testing Personnel

Moderate complexity testing

Testing Personnel

High Complexity testing.

Key Position Details:

* 40 hours per week
* Rotating weekends required
* Benefit Eligible

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

* Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
* Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
* Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
* Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
* Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves complex test problems.
* Performs and documents required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
* Ensures appropriate record keeping and retention.
* Maintains oversight as a key operator of multiple work areas.
* Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve them using excellent customer service skills.
* May assist with biopsy collection.


* Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
* Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
* Performs processing of specimens with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.


* Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
* Functions as Charge Tech in the absence of Lead/Supervisor/Manager.
* Stocks, rotates and requests supplies.
* Communicates complex department issues with Technical Specialist, Manager, or Pathologist.
* Participates and assists in the direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.
* May be involved in procedure writing, validation and implementation of new methodologies, as directed by Technical Specialist.
* Serves as the trainer for new employees.
* Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, project/committees as assigned.
* Performs various clerical duties.
* Participates in the training of employees and students.
* Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
* Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.


* CLIA defined responsibilities:
* § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
* § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
* Other duties as assigned.



Job Requirements

* Bachelor's degree in histotechnology or related science from a accredited institution plus completion of clinical internship required and
* CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
* CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
* CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1491 Technologist qualifications on or before February 28, 1992
* Histotechnologist, HTL certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently