Histotechnician Specialist

4 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Decypher Full time

Job Title: Histotechnician

Location: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, CA

Estimated Salary:$60,000 - $80,000 per year

About the Job:

We are seeking a qualified Histotechnician to support our team at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, CA. As a Histotechnician, you will work under the direction of the Histology Supervisor and apply specialized technical and practical knowledge in histopathologic and histochemical procedures for diagnosis and training.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform a full range of standard and non-standard histologic procedures for diagnosis, direct patient care, screening for diseases, and follow-up patient care.
  • Accession surgical pathology specimens using the laboratory information system (CoPath Plus).
  • Use the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) MHS Genesis to determine the source of the specimen and the specific testing profiles required for submitted surgical specimens.
  • Order tests using MHS Genesis for those specimens received from various off-site locations.
  • Load, operate, and perform required reagent management on automated tissue processors.
  • Embed tissue into paraffin blocks with full knowledge and understanding of various tissue types and which require specialized embedding techniques.
  • Cut tissue using an automated or manual rotary microtome, producing 2–5-micron thick paraffin sections of excellent quality.
  • Prepare specimens for transport to MTF laboratory or for mail out.
  • Prepare biological waste for proper disposal.

Qualifications:

  • Degree: Certificate.
  • Education: Graduate from a medical laboratory technician training program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
  • Certification: Certification/registration as determined by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as specified in the TO.
  • Experience: Minimum 1 year.


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