Histology Tech II

6 days ago


Edinburg, United States DHR Health Full time

DHR Health - US:TX:Edinburg -

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Histology Technician II will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.

POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Current certification as a Histology Technician ,HT or Histotechnologists, HLT credentialed by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years current experience as a Histology Technician 1 or
• Graduate from an associate's or bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences/Technology
• Histology certification preferred but not required
• Experience working in a HIGH Volume Histology laboratory preferred
• Experience working within a team environment made up of diverse individuals

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs more advanced and specialized histology techniques
• Prepares tissue specimens with chemicals, embeds, cuts, stains and mounts tissue sections for microscopic review by the pathologist
• Performs special stains both manually and automated to include routine and IHC procedures.
• Performs maintenance of instrumentation and trouble shoots when tests do not work
• Prepares solutions and reagents in accordance with standard procedures
• Demonstrate professional conduct through interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public.
• Maintains inventory of reagents and other supplies
• Adheres to internal controls established for department
• Insures compliance with federal and state regulations
• Use principles of current information systems.
• Assists in organizing the assigned workload
• Participate in continuing education for growth and maintenance of professional competence.
• Maintains adequate inventory

LINES OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Laboratory Director → Assistant Lab Director→ Pathology Manager



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