Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Under the general direction and supervision of Senior Histology Laboratory personnel, the HISTOTECHNICIAN IHC technician will effectively apply a "general" working knowledge and skill of designated HISTOTECHNICIAN IHC technician related duties and tasks, in support of the Department as a whole, to complete the daily assigned Histology workload.

• Performance of "routine" preventive maintenance procedures.
• Perform antibody validations
• Perform equipment validations
• Operation automated IHC stainer
• Troubleshoot quality issues
• Operation of the automated cover slipper(s).
• Create and or monitor essential documents through the daily operation
• Exchanging of instrument specific reagents at designated intervals.
• Timely completion of instrument specific QC documentation when applicable.
• Daily maintenance of cleanliness and neatness of Lab and instrumentation in all aspects.
• Proper handling and disposal of chemical waste.
• Immediate notification to supervisory personnel of malfunctioning instrumentation.
• QC/QA of all antibodies.
• Timely distribution of completed patient materials to assigned pathologists.
• Immediate notification of existing and/or potential problems to the proper authority
• Assist supervisor with day-to-day administration of Histology Laboratory. Defined duties include:
• Compliance with all Federal and State regulations pertaining to histology. Specifically:
• Adhere to workload requirements.
• Maintenance of accurate work records (i.e., Maintenance Logs, Temperature Logs, etc.)
• Assists product line leaders with responding to questions and problems.
• Evaluates new equipment and procedures.
• Reviews slides for overall quality of preparation such as staining intensity, proper cover slipping and stain artifacts to help insure accurate diagnosis.

Requirements

Must Possess New York State License

http://www.op.nysed.gov/prof/clt/clp-cltlic.htm

Associate Degree or BS in Science or related Field

Must possess a "proficient" working knowledge sufficient to effectively complete "un-supervised", all designated essential functions of a HISTOTECHNICIAN IHC technician.

Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the IHC staining procedures, Histochemical staining procedure and routine Histology procedures to accomplish the Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Strong interpersonal skills

exceptional organizational skills required

Must be able to work with hazardous chemicals.

Working knowledge of computers and programs.

Good clerical skills.

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