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About the Role
Prepares slides from surgical and autopsy materials for examination by a pathologist for diagnosis. Must meet daily deadlines for slide distribution and work without constant supervision. Requires technical ability and a strong sense of responsibility toward the patient.
Responsibilities
- Follows all laboratory and hospital safety policies.
- Operates all department equipment safely and according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Performs preventative maintenance and troubleshoots instrument failures to the best of ability, alerting proper personnel of equipment problems.
- Follows all department QC procedures and troubleshoots QC failures with proper documentation.
- Takes part in inter and intra-department QA initiatives.
- Responds to department staffing needs by covering extra shifts when necessary.
- Maintains technical competency and seeks clarification when necessary.
- Effectively utilizes all necessary lab information functions.
- Assists supervisor in maintaining adequate inventory of reagents and supplies necessary for testing.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development as outlined in performance review.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
- Checks identification and prepares surgical specimens for gross examination by pathologist.
- Loads surgical specimens in Autotechnicon and sets/checks time setting.
- Short accessions surgical specimens for frozen sections and other urgent procedures.
- Maintains positive specimen identification throughout specimen processing.
- Cuts embedded surgical specimens using rotary microtome.
- Deparaffinizes cut sections and performs H&E staining.
- Performs various special stains.
- Examines specimens to determine that they meet established standards.
- Coordinates slides and pathology reports, and takes to pathologist for diagnosis.
- Prepares and maintains reagents, solutions and stains, according to standard formulae.
Requirements
- Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program within the last 5 years.
- One to two years experience as Histotechnician preferred.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills required.
Skills
- Technical ability
- Strong sense of responsibility
- Clear written communication skills
- Clear verbal communication skills
Experience Level
- 1-2 years experience as Histotechnician preferred
Education Level
- NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program
- HT(ASCP) Certification
About the Company
- To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran