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We are seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare. The successful candidate will provide technical and clinical support for various physicians and sub-specialists by performing histology-related laboratory tests to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with various health conditions.

• Under the directorship of the Mohs surgeon, perform frozen tissue preparations for microscopic examination.
• Properly identify and orient tissue.
• Use Mohs frozen section technique to orient, map, freeze, cut, and stain frozen tissue sections.
• Recognize adequacy of cryosectioning.
• Label specimens as appropriate.
• Operate automated instrumentation to stain microscopic slides.
• Evaluate stains microscopically for acceptable results.
• Identify and correct staining deficiencies.
• Perform manual methods during instrument downtimes.
• Recognize, resolve, and document unacceptable staining and coverslipping results and/or instrument failure.
• Maintain logbook of Mohs specimens as well as other manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as necessary.
• Record all documentation consistently and legibly in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining Quality Control and Quality Assurance documentation to assure compliance with CLIA regulations.
• Prioritize technical workload based on assignment or established priorities, respond effectively to changes in workflow adjusting work to incorporate STAT requests or fluctuations in work volume.
• Clean, disinfect, perform, and document routine equipment and instrument per SOP.
• Monitor laboratory inventory to ensure supply levels are appropriate and adequate.
• Notify coordinator promptly of any supply issues.
• Foster department and laboratory teamwork through effective communication.
• Participate in Safety and Infection Control activities.
• Follow all required safety procedures, assume a proactive role in laboratory safety.
• Assist in cleaning, wrapping, and sterilization of instruments.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of clinical supplies.
• Assist in clerical duties such as scanning of patients' records into EMR.
• Take initiative for personal development by attending teleconferences, educational sessions, and required meetings, etc.
• Possess motivation, self-reliance, initiative, a team player.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• AA/EOE.