Histology Technician - Anatomic Pathology - Full Time - Days
Histology Technician - Anatomic Pathology - Full Time - Days
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Job Description
Registers surgical specimens in laboratory computer system. Assists during FNA or other specimen collection events as needed. Performs frozen section specimen management and slide preparation for the pathologist. May travel to alternate sites to assist.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*
1. Accessions surgical specimens which include entering patient demographics clinical history specimen source and quality assurance information to laboratory information system. Labels specimen containers patient requisitions cassettes and slides with assigned accession number with a high degree of accuracy.
2. Performs all routine tissue and/or frozen section preparation slide preparation and staining using established departmental policies and procedures.
3. Supports hospital procedures which require the presence of a histology technician including FNAs Bone Marrows EUS EBUS Renal and muscle biopsies and other areas where needed. Periodically assists at other ProMedica Locations; travel required.
4. Accepts telephone calls pertaining to specimens and calls from other departments and doctors offices. Transfers telephone calls to appropriate section if knowledge is limited. Communicates concerns to appropriate associates maintaining patient confidentiality. Utilizes the phone to contact physicians offices regarding patient information and specimen preparation.
5. Utilizes laboratory and hospital computer information systems to accession and order specimens received and track surgical specimens.
6. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate personnel. Maintains instrumentation/equipment.
7. Performs quality control procedures established in the laboratory.
8. Maintains established hospital and departmental policies and procedures objectives quality assurance safety environmental and infection control.
9. Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies by attending mandatory inservices and continuing laboratory education and participating in continuous quality improvement.
10. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Years of Experience: Previous experience not required; training will be provided.
License: Valid Drivers License.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates or bachelors degree.
The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not be considered exhaustive.
ProMedica is a missionbased notforprofit integrated healthcare organizational headquartered in Toledo Ohio. For more information please visit applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin ancestry religion sex/gender (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age physical or mental disability military or protected veteran status citizenship familial or marital status genetics or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica please contact
Equal Opportunity Employer/DrugFree Workplace
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
