Histotechnologist Sr,

The Senior Histotechnologist serves as a specialist inthe histopathology laboratory and/ordesignated areas withinthe department which the technologist is qualified by education training and experience( histopathology special stainsIHC). The position is responsible forresolving escalated issues and taskswhich requires the additional education training and experience outlined in this job description. The Senior Histotechnologist provides support to the department in the areas of quality control troubleshooting complex problems customer support instrument and equipment maintenance staff training and the completion of special projects.

• Performsall of the duties/responsibilities of a Histotechnologist II.
• Serve as a technical specialist in the routine histopathology laboratory special stain or IHC areas.
• Provide technical instructions training and guidance to technicians/technologists students and lab assistantsin techniques andinstrumentation.
• Assist supervisor in maintaining and troubleshooting equipment/instrumentation.
• Manage thevalidationand/or verificationof control material reagents and antibodies as assigned.
• Participate in equipment/methodvalidation/verificationas assigned.
• Manage thequality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)functions in area(s) of responsibility as assigned.
• Investigate unacceptable results (i.e. processing or stain performance)
• May be assigned to lead special projects.
• Participate in the completion and review of proficiency testing (PT) surveys.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens includingcytopreparation stainingcoverslipping etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Adhereto laboratorys QCpolicies and document allQCactivities;has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Differentiate acceptable and unacceptable processing embedding cutting and staining of tissue specimens.
• Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolve or immediately report to histology supervisor technical supervisor orlaboratorydirector.
• Assist supervisor with facilitation of departmental training competency assessments and continuing educationin area(s) of responsibility.
• Participate in the development of policies/procedures in area(s) of responsibility.
• Ensure all corporate safetyQCandQAstandards are met.
• Ensure compliance with allCLIA CAP federal andlocal regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Work Experience:

3yearshistopathologyexperiencewithin a Quest Diagnostics AmeriPath or Dermpath Diagnostics laboratory

Preferred Work Experience:

6 years of histopathology experience with 3 years in IHC or surgical pathology within a Quest Diagnostics AmeriPath or Dermpath Diagnostics laboratory.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

Knowledge:

• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Histotechnician SOP
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.
• If performing gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.

Skills:

N/A

Education

• Bachelors Degree (Required)
• Masters Degree MS degree in laboratory or physical science (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Qualification in ImmunohistochemistryQ(IHC) (Preferred)
• HT (ASCP) (Required)
• HTL (ASCP) (Required)