Histologist (Histotechnician #)

• Works under the Histotech Coordinator and the Pathologist.
• Consults with and keeps Coordinator and Pathologist informed of activities, needs, and problems.
• Complies with established standards and practices/procedures/policies.
• Assemble supplies and equipment and keeps work area clean.
• Prepares and keeps records and reports for the Pathology Department.
• Files, mails, and calls reports.
• Participates in all Pathology procedures.

• Transcribes patient reports accurately with no errors.
• Competently operates Tissue Processor, Embedder, and Microtome.
• Completes all work during shift without sacrificing the quality of care.
• Verifies the specimen or requisition and investigates discrepancies.
• Documents preventive maintenance and quality control procedures performed, when appropriate.
• Ensures that supplies are available and notifies appropriate personnel when low.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge in the pathology department.
• Embeds and cuts specimens properly.
• Completes proper staining of frozen sections, as well as paraffin-fixed tissue, and can coverslip them properly.
• Performs QC with all special stains.
• Assists Physician/Pathologist with bone marrow aspirations.
• Assists Pathologist in performing autopsies.
• Maintains surgical and cytology files and logs.
• Maintains a log for abnormal results for statistical purposes.
• Operates, calibrates, and maintains all Histo/Cyto equipment and maintains all required records.
• Prepares all reagents, solutions, and stains properly labels and stores them.
• Utilizes protocols and procedures considered acceptable by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society for Cytology.

• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, or an Associate Degree, or 60 semester hours of college credit including 6 hours in Chemistry, 6 hours in Biology, and 1 year of acceptable experience under an ASCP Pathologist and HT (ASCP) or HLT (ASCP) preferred with a minimum of Registry eligible.

• Prefer at least 3 years of previous experience as a Histotechnician (ASCP) or Histotechnician eligible.
• Previous work history that demonstrates attendance and punctuality are essential.

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