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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Histology Technician to join our team at Excela Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing and preparing pathology specimens to produce high-quality diagnostic slides for examination by a pathologist.

• Accession and systematically organize specimens to safeguard specimen identification and integrity.
• Prepare for and assist in the grossing of specimens with a pathologist.
• Ready the grossing area in an organized manner to assist the pathologist and efficiently prioritize workflow.
• Supply materials to the pathologist as needed, including gloves, surgical instruments, inks, etc.
• Accurately document specimens, blocks, and slides as the pathologist grosses.
• Order blocks, levels, frozen sections, path determinations, photos, flow cytometry tracking, touch preps, special stains, and special requests as needed.
• Clean the grossing station and instruments when the pathologist is finished, maintaining the area in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with guidelines.
• Load and start processors at day's end, choosing the appropriate program for processing.
• Operate microtomes, cryostats, staining equipment, etc., as trained and according to guidelines.
• Perform routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance, resolving problems as they occur.
• Document maintenance as performed; assist in keeping accurate records of preventative and corrective maintenance performed by outside vendors.
• Embed, cut, and perform routine stains on tissue sections.
• Demonstrate competency in the performance of routine and special stains.
• Prepare slides for reading by a pathologist.
• Coverslip slides using manual or automated methods.
• Label slides accurately, ensuring positive patient identification with clear notation of slide source and stain procedure.
• Facilitate the distribution of slides between pathologists to provide timely progression of workflow.
• Perform and complete frozen sections.
• Produce quality frozen section slides with accurate identification of patient and source.
• Perform frozen section procedure and deliver slides to the pathologist in a manner that allows for a 20-minute or less turnaround time.
• Document receipt and delivery of the frozen section.
• Follow written protocols for cleaning, defrosting, and decontamination of the cryostats, documenting in the QC manual.
• Participate in routine departmental tasks.
• File slides and paraffin blocks accurately and independently.
• Restock supplies as needed.
• Maintain adequate supplies of filled specimen containers.
• Make reagents, filter stains according to established protocols.
• Perform supply inventory and place stock and non-stock orders as needed.
• Maintain skills in the utilization of Pathology, LIS, and HIS computer system functions.
• Work with the pathology software on a daily basis for accessioning and documentation of specimens, pulling work lists, ordering slides, labels, etc.
• Use the pathology software to document tracking issues, QA variances, etc.
• Monitor reports to track specimens and/or results as needed.
• Function in an organized and independent manner, complying with policy and procedures to cooperatively enhance department operations.
• Cognizant of the importance of clear and concise communication between pathologists, histologists, manager, and medical secretaries.
• Handle requests from the pathologists in a timely manner.
• Recognize areas for improvement in department operations, contribute to, and participate in quality management processes.
• Participate in section readiness to meet CAP, JCAHO, OSHA, and DOH compliance.
• Maintain competency in assigned areas and complete assessments in a timely and independent manner.
• Participate in continuing education programs, staff meetings, etc., as appropriate.
• Function as a cytopreparatory tech for the preparation of gyne and non-gyne thin prep specimens.

• High School Diploma or GED or higher level of education.
• Completion of the educational requirements needed to take the Histotechnician (HT) exam.
• Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited HT program or High School Diploma or GED and at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
• Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science with one (1) to two (2) years of histology experience.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Basic Math and Keyboard Proficiency.
• Basic working knowledge of computers and office equipment.
• Problem-solving involving several variables in or from standardized situations.
• Apply technical principles. Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• High level of visual acuity (with/without correction) necessary for very close inspection and attention to minute detail, very small objects, and scant variations in color.

• None preferred.

• Obtain HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification within fifteen (15) months of hire or transfer.
• Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system.
• Must complete HAZMAT training within 90 days.