Mon thru Fri Rotating 9am to 6pm and 10am to 7pm with Nights/Weekend On Call Rotated Weekly

Occupational Summary

Perform routine histopathological tests in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Work Performed

Perform routine and special paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtome cutting an d mounting of tissue; perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain records of tissue samples and containers, tissue processing cassettes, final paraffin blocks and slides. Label and record slides of specimens received; provide specimens for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. Obtain and log specimens from the operating rooms andother areas as required. Perform frozen cytostat sectioning. Set up equipment, instruments, reagents and apparatus for specific laboratory techniques. Perform various Quality Control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations. Utilize various hospital information systems and software. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated competency in histological laboratory skills. Ability to perform assigned tasks on routine and special material.

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BS/BA in Science required. Registered or registry eligible as Histology Technologist ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology). Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case by case basis at the discretion of the CLIA director as long as minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed

Experience

One year lab experience with BS/BA in Science.No experience needed for NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences) Program.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Registered or registry eligible as Histology Technologist ASCP with a commitment to certify within 18 months.

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