Histotechnician

Job Description

Job Summary:

• The Registered Histotechnician is a certified Histotechnician who organizes and manages the flow of anatomic pathology specimens through the laboratory, from specimen receipt through preparation of final diagnostic slides.

Job Responsibilities:

• In addition to Unregistered Histotechnician responsibilities, the Registered Histotechnician may provide training and orientation to new team members and assist with advanced instrument and specimen troubleshooting.
• The Registered Histotechnician supports the laboratory QA program by monitoring indicators such as quality control, temperatures, and instrument failures.
• They also perform instrument maintenance and troubleshooting and take corrective action when standards are not met.
• Caregivers in this role may also assist with surgical pathology gross examination, dependent on education verification and site-specific competencies.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Interact with others requiring the employee to verbally communicate information.
• Operate computers and complex and delicate lab equipment requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.
• See and read lab equipment, monitors, and documents.
• Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time to perform work on a computer or other equipment.

Required Education:

• Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last five years, or 60 semester hours.
• Equivalent, including a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• Associate degree with a combination of 12 semester hours in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
• Education will be verified by Quality Assurance Manager or Director.

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

• Histotechnician ASCP certification, or equivalent.