Histology Technician

About the Job

The Histology Technician position at Quality Talent Group is responsible for performing all repetitive tests that require knowledge of histological technique and related instruments. This role involves recognizing factors that directly affect procedures and results, using and monitoring quality control programs, and performing simple instrument maintenance. The Histology Technician also assists with direct patient care procedures and/or performs cyto prep as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team-focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Teaches students, new employees, and others as assigned by Manager or designee.

Essential Functions

• Performs all routine and complex laboratory procedures in the assigned work area.
• Recognizes and ensures critical values (and/or reportable results) with appropriate Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) documentation.
• Organizes workload and sets priorities. Utilizes all available work time by assisting others and performing additional tasks.

Quality/Safety Essential Functions

• Analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning the results, and thoroughly documents any corrective action taken.
• Processes specimens and demonstrates knowledge of specimen requirements and laboratory rejection policies.
• Actively participates in and achieves an acceptable level of performance on proficiency and competency testing samples.
• Maintains a safe environment within the Laboratory, following all policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials, security, emergency preparedness, and HIPAA.

Finance Essential Functions

• Adjusts work schedule to accommodate departmental/organizational needs. Appropriately utilizes the time recording system.
• Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies.

Growth/Innovation Essential Functions

• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.

Education and Experience

• Graduate of education program approved by the credentialing body for the required credential(s) indicated below in the Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations section.
• No experience required; one year experience as a Histology Technician highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• HT(ASCP) - Histotechnician (ASCP) within 1 year OR HTL(ASCP) - Histotechnologist (ASCP) within 1 year.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles.
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital/Laboratory Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and testing records and other related documents.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving.

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