Histo Tech II

HISTO TECH II

SUMMARY:

Under minimal supervision prepares the tissue specimens and subsequent tests for examination by the pathologist. Identifies direct causes (technical or instrumental) of problems and makes simple corrections using preset strategies.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelors degree preferred.

2. Certification as a Histotechnologist (HLT ASCP) or equivalent required or registry eligible and obtained within 1 year of hire.

3. 1 year of experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

1. Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions.

2. Meets Health Systems Guiding Behaviors and Caring Standards including interpersonal communication and professional conduct expectations.

3. Receive and accession tissue and cytology specimens and prepare specimens for processing.

4. Cut thin sections and stain according to established procedure for routine special stains immunohistochemistry and coverslip and label finished slides for the Pathologists review. Review control slides for special stains and immunohistochemistry before turning in for Pathologist review.

5. Assist the Pathologist with cutting and staining of tissues for frozen sections.

6. Maintain stock of necessary reagents and supplies for all stains and processing utilized in the department.

7. Maintain equipment instruments and cleanliness of working area.

8. Perform preliminary gross examination of specimens under direction of Pathologist.

9. Maintain safe clean work environment in Histology/Cytology including proper labeling and storage of chemicals and specimens (and disposal of same).

10. Process and prepare cytology specimens for microscopic examination and storage.

11. Assist transcriptionists and Pathologists in retrieving blocks and slides for review and assist in the direction and supervision of Laboratory Assistants and other support positions.

12. Prepares written documentation as required by regulatory agencies the profession and the department. Regulatory agencies include but are not limited to: FDA JCAHO CAP CLIA OSHA and the State of Idaho.

13. All laboratory employees will actively participate in the Patient Satisfaction initiatives: Key Words at Key Times

14. Keeps informed of new techniques changes in procedures within the Laboratory and in the field of Histology.

15. Consults with medical staff and other health care providers on matters relating to anatomical pathology services. Recommends additional testing based on results obtained as appropriate.

16. May investigate new products equipment techniques methodologies and introduce demonstrate effects and make recommendations as appropriate.

17. Maintains individual training and ongoing proficiency testing requirements for histology.

18. Assists in controlling hospital costs through such actions as controlling use of over-time reducing waste of supplies and reagents using slow times productively and utilization of low census time.

19. Assist in section orientation of new employees concerning safety equipment operation procedural techniques and expected performance levels.

20. Complete required continuous training and education including department specific requirements.

21. Comply with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids chemical disinfectants radiation asbestos and other hazardous substances.

22. Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

23. Functioning knowledge of medical terminology anatomy chemistry physiology and experience in enzyme histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains.

24. Comprehensive knowledge of techniques for embedding cutting special staining and mounting tissue specimens. High degree of precision and accuracy.

25. Good oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills; good knowledge of computers (word processing spreadsheet linearity) preferred. Requires ability to use office equipment such as computer terminals for data entry.

26. Age Specific Population Served:

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are 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 disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.