Histotechnician Cytology Specialist

Job Summary:

The Histotechnician Cytology Specialist is responsible for performing routine histopathological tasks, including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry, and special staining procedures, to prepare specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

Key Responsibilities:

Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in the laboratory computer system.

Process Cytology specimens, including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.

Embed tissue for microtomy and cut routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy, and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard, and maintain tissue, slides, and blocks.

Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluate acceptability as associated with department testing.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/Equivalent required. Associates or Bachelors in a Science-related field preferred.

None Specified certification or licensure requirements.

None Specified experience requirements.

Work Environment:

Carle Foundation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.