Histotechnologist

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and examines slides for microscopic examination to support healthcare team in establishing and confirming patient diagnosis.
• Responsible for microtomy, cryotomy and embedding Anatomic Pathology specimens.
• Utilizes appropriate histology and cytology staining techniques.
• Utilizes routine, special and immunohistochemical staining techniques.
• Ensures slides are free of artifacts.
• Ensures controls exhibit appropriate staining characteristics.
• Operates automatic stainers according to written protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal staining results and troubleshoots to correct the results.
• Completes staining within established turn-around times.
• Maintains an inventory of stains as needed.
• Employs appropriate cover slipping of slides and maintains specimen identification integrity through the processes.
• Reviews and evaluates completed tests for quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Recognizes basic quality assurance problems and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Records and evaluates quality control data.
• Identifies and implements solutions to problems as identified through Quality Assurance, Quality Control or Performance Improvement Initiatives.
• Assists in maintaining the laboratory section to CLIA, CAP and Joint Commission standards and regulatory requirements.
• Performs competency testing as required by accrediting agencies.
• Assists in performing maintenance per protocol.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation as required.
• Documents and communicates information thoroughly and accurately.
• Maintains the work area in a clean, neat and functional manner.
• Restocks supplies and assists with inventory.
• Assists with orientation and training of new associates.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Completes special projects and tasks within time guidelines and reviews progress with the section manager as needed.
• Assists in writing and reviewing new policy/procedure for the section as needed.
• Provides education to others as needed, assists in computer system design, upgrades, maintenance of database, if required.
• Participates in learning activities to expand understanding and knowledge of the field of histology.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of client Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Histology Program, Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field required.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• HTL Certification is required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous on the job training required.
• Associate’s Degree in Histotechnology Program may substitute for on the job training.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One (1) year laboratory experience is preferred.