Histotechnician

Position Summary Performs designated histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve high quality Pathology slides for review by Pathologists. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: 1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. 2. Performs all other related duties as assigned. 3. Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks following section protocol as to biopsies, routine, etc. 4. Evaluates routine stain daily (HE), reviews for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing slides. 5. Performs Special Stains and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive controls and documents on run log(s). 6. Performs Immunohistochemistries, and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks positive and negative controls and documents on run log(s). Education Experience Requirements NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or NYS PA License required. Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred with one year of relevant hospital experience in Histology. ASCP preferred Core Competencies Flexibility Organized Adaptability Attention to Detail Stress Tolerance Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements Work Environment May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospitals SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospitals Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below: â˜Neonatal (birth 28 days) â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs â˜Infant (29 days less than 1 year) â˜Patients with developmental delays â˜Pediatric (1 12 years) â˜Patients at end of life â˜Adolescent (13 17 years) â˜Patients under isolation precautions â˜Adult (18 64 years) â˜Patients with cultural needs â˜Geriatric (65 years) â˜'All populations â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☠Non-patient care population The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.

Position Summary

Performs designated histological technical procedures using manual and automated techniques to achieve high quality Pathology

slides for review

by Pathologists.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.

2. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

3. Performs embedding and sectioning of tissue blocks following section protocol as to biopsies, routine, etc.

4. Evaluates routine stain daily (H&E), reviews for inconsistencies and confirms and/or corrects before releasing slides.

5. Performs Special Stains and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides, Checks

positive controls and documents on run log(s).

6. Performs Immunohistochemistries, and evaluates for inconsistencies and confirms and/or correct before releasing slides,

Checks positive and negative controls and documents on run log(s).

Education & Experience Requirements

NYS Clinical Laboratory Technician License or NYS PA License required.

* Degree in Medical Technology or related science preferred with one year of relevant hospital experience in Histology.
* ASCP preferred

Core Competencies

Flexibility

Organized

Adaptability

Attention to Detail

Stress Tolerance

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

* May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed

to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site

(Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc

Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods

* Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices
* Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60)

minutes at a time.

Primary Population Served

Check appropriate box(s) below:

â˜Neonatal (birth - 28 days) â˜Patients with exceptional communication needs

â˜Infant (29 days - less than 1 year) â˜Patients with developmental delays

â˜Pediatric (1 - 12 years) â˜Patients at end of life

â˜Adolescent (13 - 17 years) â˜Patients under isolation precautions

â˜Adult (18 - 64 years) â˜Patients with cultural needs

â˜Geriatric (> 65 years) â˜'All populations

â˜Bariatric Patients with weight related comorbidities ☠Non-patient care population

The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs

of White Plains Hospital.