Histotechnician

Location: 1225 North East 2nd Avenue Portland OR

Schedule: MondayFriday 9AM to 5:30PM

Responsibilities

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Section the embedded tissue using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document equipment maintenance as needed
• Record equipment log data in an accurate and timely manner
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Adhere to the laboratorys quality control policies
• Follow the laboratorys procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions when needed
  

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Associates Degree is preferred
• Prior affiliation with OFNHP preferred
• ASCP Histology certification Preferred
• Ability to meet CLIA requirements
• Experience with routine histology procedures and equipment
• Immunohistochemistry experience is a plus
• Comfortability embedding both large and small specimens
• Ability to accurately read all labels and documents
• Ability to work independently within a team and strong attention to detail
• Experience working in a high volume laboratory environment is desirable
• Familiarity with laboratory SOPs and safety protocol

Benefits:Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.For more detailed information pleaseclick here.