Histology Technician I
Histology Technician I
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Job Description
At Pathology Group of Louisiana our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology
services to patients referring physicians outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the
greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.
Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders Do you foster a
positive work culture for your co-workers If so apply today!
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs all duties of a histology technician in preparing tissue specimens for pathologist examination:
embedding cutting and staining formalin-fixed tissue in an accurate and timely manner in accordance
with standard histology practices. Must be a team-player maintain a cooperative attitude and support
on-going changes in a professional manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Embedding & Cutting:
- Properly orients and embeds all types of tissue with adequate speed (min.40-60 blocks per
hour) - Cuts paraffin blocks according to protocol with adequate speed (min.60 blocks per hour)
and with good quality - Accurately labels all slides: routine H&E levels recuts and special stains
2. Routine Staining:
- Stains routine H&E slides according to protocol
- Evaluates quality of H&E slides before releasing to pathologists
3. Special Stains:
- Accurately tags slides and distributes accordingly
- Stains slides on automated stainer and manually if needed according to protocol
4. Equipment Maintenance:
- Maintains QC records for assigned station keeping microtome water bath and cold plate in
good clean condition
5. Frozen Sections:
- Assists pathologists with frozen section staining in a prompt and efficient manner with
good quality sections - Assists with clean up of frozen section cryostat and area re-stocking reagents/supplies
as needed
6. Miscellaneous:
- Competent in use and troubleshooting problems with routine equipment used:
- Tissue processors embedding units autostainer/coverslipper cryostat special stainers
- Assists with organizing and maintain block filing system
- Assists with routine inventory check-in storing and distribution
- Other duties as assigned by the Histology Supervisors and/or P.A.s
- Participates in education programs workshops and meetings to enhance professional
growth and stay current in histology - Utilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasing
Job Qualifications
- Associate in Science degree; or 5 years of work experience performing histology
technician duties prior to the 2005 certification eligibility rules; or ASCP HT certification
eligible. - Good working knowledge of principles and techniques in histology.
- Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule.
- Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills adjusting priorities as work requirements demand.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.
- Must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment.
- Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
