Histotechnician - Anatomical Pathology - Kings Hwy

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the companys discretion.

Preferred Education

Required - High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred - Completion of an Associate Degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of Biology and Chemistry.

Preferred Work Experience

Required - 1 year of experience in Histopathology laboratory OR a ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification.

Preferred Certifications

Preferred - ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification
*ASCP Histotechnician (HT) Certification may be accepted in lieu of work experience

Minimum Education

Required -High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred - Completion of an Associate Degree or at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of Biology and Chemistry.

Minimum Work Experience

Required -None

Minimum Certifications

Required -None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with patients physicians nurses and other personnel.

• Excellent judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems prioritize work and handle difficult situations.

• Analytical skills to effectively perform calculations operate computers printers and laboratory equipment including microtomes cryostats automated slide strainers and cover slippers.

• Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality accurate results and service to clients.

• Experience working independently.

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

Job Duties

• Properly orients tissue in paraffin embedding medium ensuring all surfaces such as epidermis dermis mucosal lumen and inked margins are embedded and sectioned on the same plane.

• Prepares tissue or slides for Special Procedures such as send outs EM IF Cell Flow Cytogenetic including packaging arranging transportation documentation and billing.

• Assists in managing workload and productivity by adjusting schedule when necessary.

• Maintains an adequate cut supply of Positive () control slides and documents on Control Tissue QC log the case number and QC date for special stains.

• Completes Pathologists Supervisors and management teams requests within 24 hours notifying them of any delay.

• Cleans and maintains reagents tissue processors embedding center microtomy equipment H&E stainer inexcellent condition keeping all work areas clean and documenting QC as required.

• Accommodates special needs of the section organization by volunteering to do any work/task when needed technical or nontechnical areas due to inclement weather electrical power outages computer downtime or other critical times.

• Follows safety guidelines as outlined for Department/Institution and documents instances appropriately.

• Performs special procedures such as special stains and undecalcified bone processing.

• Follows safety guidelines as outlined for Department/Institution and documents instances appropriately.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities duties and skills. Other duties may be added or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal state and local laws accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety patient privacy and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace especially in an industrial setting can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt transport storage preparation dispensing administration cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.