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Histology Technician

2 months ago

State College, Pennsylvania, United States All Medical Personnel Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Histology Technician to join our team at All Medical Personnel. As a Histology Technician, you will play a critical role in the preparation and examination of tissue samples for diagnostic purposes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Tissue Processing: Embeds, cuts, and stains tissue samples in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory, ensuring accurate and efficient processing.
  • Gross Description: Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples, providing detailed information for diagnostic purposes.
  • Quality Control: Maintains accurate records and performs quality control procedures established for each method, ensuring compliance with laboratory standards.
  • Instrument Operation: Operates all instruments and equipment according to accepted written procedures, recognizing and identifying any issues or problems.
  • Turnaround Time and Productivity: Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section, ensuring timely delivery of results.
  • Error Detection and Resolution: Recognizes testing errors or discrepancies and notifies appropriate personnel, assisting in problem resolution.
  • Record Keeping: Records, transcribes, and maintains records of patient test results according to protocol, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Result Review: Reviews accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Testing and Turnaround Time: Completes routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines, ensuring timely delivery of results.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science.
  • Training and Certification: Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours) and state licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing).
  • CLIA Personnel Standard Criteria: Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
  • Experience and Skills: Experience with IHC, specialty staining, and skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting, and routine special staining techniques.
  • Preferred Skills: ASCP certification and grossing experience.