Histotechnologist II

Job Description

Job Summary:

• Under general direction, performs routine and advanced professional and technical work for the client Histology Laboratory.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives tissue specimens from clinical services and autopsy suite, determines if specimens are labeled as to type of specimens and assigns surgical pathology or autopsy accession number to specimens.
• Places specimens in proper fixation material.
• Assists the pathologist in gross dissection of tissue and submission of tissue for histology examination and checks for proper accession number.
• Process sections taken for microscopic examination through multiple phases required for preservation and fixation.
• Embeds and sections tissue and mounts on slides for examination.
• Performs all routine and special staining techniques of histology sections as well as immunohistochemistry and advanced techniques.
• Participates in quality assurance and statistical data gathering.

Required Education:

• Associates degree in Histology or Natural Sciences.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• MLT, MT, HTL or HT Certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of the process of all aspects of the histology lab, including tissue processing, microtomy, special staining procedures and immunohistochemistry used for tissue differentiation and diagnosis.
• Ability to work with precision and care to ensure accuracy and efficiency under periods of pressure and stress.
• Ability to establish rigid controls to ensure all specimens are properly identified as to source and type.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient with the use of Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 1 or more years of related work experience.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per Day: 8.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 5.00