Histology Technician

Registers surgical specimens in laboratory computer system. Assists during FNA or other specimen
collection events, as needed. Performs frozen section specimen management and slide
preparation for the pathologist. May travel to alternate sites to assist.

ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Accessions surgical specimens which include entering patient demographics, clinical history,
specimen source and quality assurance information to laboratory information system. Labels
specimen containers, patient requisitions, cassettes, and slides with assigned accession
number with a high degree of accuracy.
2. Performs all routine tissue and/or frozen section preparation, slide preparation and staining
using established departmental policies and procedures.
3. Supports hospital procedures which require the presence of a histology technician, including
FNAs, Bone Marrows, EUS, EBUS, Renal and muscle biopsies, and other areas where needed.
Periodically assists at other ProMedica Locations; travel required.
4. Accepts telephone calls pertaining to specimens and calls from other departments and
doctor’s offices. Transfers telephone calls to appropriate section if knowledge is limited.
Communicates concerns to appropriate associates maintaining patient confidentiality.
Utilizes the phone to contact physicians ’offices regarding patient information and specimen
preparation.
5. Utilizes laboratory and hospital computer information systems to accession, and order
specimens received and track surgical specimens.
6. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains
instrumentation/equipment.
7. Performs quality control procedures established in the laboratory.
8. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.
9. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending
mandatory in-services and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous
quality improvement.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Years of Experience: Previous experience not required; training will be provided.
License: Valid Driver’s License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate’s or bachelor’s degree.

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