Position: Histology Technician

Job Description:

• Embeds, cuts, stains and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory.
• Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples.
• Perform quality control procedures established for each method and maintains accurate records.
• Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures and recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems.
• Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section.
• Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution.
• Record, transcribe, and maintain records of patient test results according to protocol.
• Assist other personnel with identifying and analyzing inconsistent and abnormal results.
• Review accuracy and completeness of results prior to releasing in the Laboratory Information System.
• Complete routine and STAT testing within acceptable turn-around time guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology, or related life science
• Formal training in Histology from an accredited program (720 hours)State Licensure, where applicable (CA, FL, NY require licensing)
• Meets CLIA personnel standard criteria.
• Experience with IHC, specialty staining
• Skills in microtomy, grossing, processing, embedding, cutting and routine special staining techniques.
• Preferred Skills: ASCP, Grossing experience