Histology Specialist

1 week ago

Longview, Texas, United States Christus Health Full time
Job Summary

The Histologist Registered assists with the preparation and examination of human tissue specimens to provide data on tissue and organ function, disease causes, and progression. This role requires adherence to established standards and practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Collect, process, and store surgical/cytological specimens.
  • Enter patient information, orders, and technical data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
  • Prepare specimens/slides/blocks for referral.
  • Order, maintain referral logs, process reports, and monitor pending tasks.
  • Maintain the grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite, including cleaning and stocking supplies.
  • Perform technical procedures to create microscopic slide preparations.
  • Operate microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slippers, and other laboratory equipment.
  • Operate Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains.
  • Perform manual stains as needed for diagnostic immunostains.
  • Assist pathologists/PA's with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies.
  • Perform quality control and improvement tasks, adhering to CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment, perform daily and periodic preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot minor issues.
  • Order and restock supplies/reagents, review policy and procedure manuals, and discard expired reagents.
  • Attend educational programs, read materials, or listen to tapes for continuing education and development.
  • Complete tasks or special projects within assigned timeframes.
  • Follow CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepare/participate in applicable inspections.
  • Adhere to established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and hazardous materials use.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
  • Successful completion of the core educational curriculum 'Excellence at the Front End' required within one year of employment.
Experience
  • 2 years of experience in histopathology required with a High School Diploma.
  • 1 year of experience in histopathology required with an Associate's degree.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
  • Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) preferred.
  • Histotechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred.

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