Histology Technician Certified
Histology Technician Certified
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Job Description
Overview
St. Lukes HealthBrazosport Hospital is located on a beautiful 25-acre campus in Lake Jackson Texas. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic and comprehensive treatment services our hospital is home to a 154-bed patient tower level III trauma center advanced cardiac care center and full-service multidisciplinary cancer center. Our team consists of over 100 board-certified physicians and nearly 600 highly skilled employees to meet our patients medical needs. South Brazoria Countys premier healthcare system St. Lukes HealthBrazosport Hospital is dedicated to providing quality care with compassion for the communities we serve.
Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation processing embedding microtomy and staining of tissue for the pathologist evaluation and diagnosis.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Receives accessions as required and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling fixation embedding microtomy staining and coverslipping.
- Sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies. Prepares various stains solutions and other compounds used in the staining process. Follows written technical procedures.
- Prioritizes work appropriately. Follows laboratory turnaround time standards. Uses time efficiently.
- Assists pathologists within scope of practice.
- Monitors supply inventory and assists in ordering and stocking properly logs reagents and supplies into the lab when received. Follows laboratory inventory procedures.
- Demonstrates competency operating troubleshooting and maintaining equipment.
- Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and completes maintenance records. Contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed.
- Able to multitask effectively and to work with limited supervision.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Opt 1: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program
Opt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation embedding microtomy processing and staining.
Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation embedding microtomy processing and staining.
Opt 4: Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification.
Required Licensure and Certifications
None
Preferred Education and Certifications
Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program AND/OR
Histotechnician certification HT by American Society of Clinical Pathology
Required Minimum Knowledge Skills Abilities and Training
Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
