Histotechnician - Anatomical Pathology Specialist

3 weeks ago

Towanda, Kansas, United States Ochsner LSU Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Histotechnician to join our Anatomical Pathology team at Ochsner LSU Health System of North Louisiana. As a Histotechnician, you will play a critical role in the preparation and processing of surgical, biopsy, and autopsy specimens for microscopic examination.

Key Responsibilities
  • Receives and accesses surgical, biopsy, and autopsy specimens for routine tissue processing and subsequent microscopic examination.
  • Assists pathologists, pathologist assistants, and residents in the gross dissection room and performs special procedures such as special stains and undecalcified bone processing.
  • Routinely embeds tissues in paraffin, cuts, stains, and labels slides.
  • Manages workload and productivity by adjusting schedule when necessary.
  • Maintains an adequate cut supply of positive control slides and documents on control tissue QC log.
  • Completes pathologist's, supervisor's, and management team's requests within 24 hours.
  • Cleans and maintains reagents, tissue processors, embedding center, microtomy equipment, and H&E stainer in excellent condition.
  • Accommodates special needs of the section organization by volunteering to do any work/task when needed.
  • Follows safety guidelines as outlined for Department/Institution and documents instances appropriately.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1 year of experience in Histopathology laboratory or ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification.
  • Preferred - ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of an Associate Degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of Biology and Chemistry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and other personnel.
  • Excellent judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems, prioritize work, and handle difficult situations.
  • Analytical skills to effectively perform calculations, operate computers, printers, and laboratory equipment.
  • Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality, accurate results and service to clients.
  • Experience working independently.
  • Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

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