Registered Histotechnician

Position Summary:

The Registered Histotechnician will be responsible for consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Project quality control monitoring slide printing cassette printing
• Qualified for grossing tasks
• Experience loading changing cleaning and troubleshooting tissue processors
• Spawning trimming and embedding tissue
• Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping
• TMA creation both manually and automated
• Strong microtomy experience-various thickness per project requirements ability to obtain curls at various thickness TMA sectioning
• IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer Dako Omnis Leica BOND III and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA) validations assay transfer assay development concentrations/dilutions
• Pipetting
• Digital slide scanning quality control of images
• Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics
• Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits
• Routine equipment cleaning/maintenance tasks
• Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels
• Maintain a safe working environment compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
• Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action
• Comply with organization and department policies and procedures participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
• Responsible compliance with all OSHA CLIA CAP safety and HIPAA regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• BA/BS degree and 0-2 years of related experience
• Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire

Other Required:

• Visual acuity and above average dexterity
• At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances
• Capable of a moderate amount of walking standing and/or sitting
• Ability to stand sit walk minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs.) bending stooping normal or corrected visual hearing and good manual dexterity are required
• Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds
• Ability to read write speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

• Associate degree or graduate of a certified Histology program or equivalent preferred

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