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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Histology Technician/Histology Technologist to join our team at Excela Health. As a Histology Technician/Histology Technologist, you will be responsible for processing and preparing pathology specimens to produce high-quality diagnostic slides for examination by a pathologist.
Key Responsibilities- Specimen Processing: Accession and systematically organize specimens to safeguard specimen identification and integrity.
- Grossing and Preparation: Prepare for and assist in the grossing of specimens with a pathologist, and ready the grossing area in an organized manner to assist the pathologist and efficiently prioritize workflow.
- Slide Preparation: Embed, cut, and perform routine stains on tissue sections, and demonstrate competency in the performance of routine and special stains.
- Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain equipment in accordance with guidelines, including microtomes, cryostats, staining equipment, and other laboratory equipment.
- Quality Control: Participate in routine departmental tasks, including filing slides and paraffin blocks accurately and independently, and maintaining adequate supplies of filled specimen containers.
- Communication: Communicate effectively with pathologists, histologists, and other laboratory staff to ensure timely progression of workflow and high-quality results.
- Continuous Learning: Participate in continuing education programs, staff meetings, and other training opportunities to maintain competency in assigned areas and stay up-to-date with the latest laboratory techniques and technologies.
- Education: Associate's degree or higher in a related field, such as histotechnology or a related science.
- Experience: At least 3 years of experience in histology, with a strong background in laboratory techniques and procedures.
- Certification: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.
- Skills: Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and excellent communication skills.
This position requires working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, with frequent exposure to chemicals, biological agents, and other hazardous materials. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and safety.
