Description

The Histology Laboratory Technician is responsible for assisting with all aspects of laboratory process, organization and maintenance to ensure efficient operations and quality results. Prepares histology slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performing lab opening and closing duties as assigned
• Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffin block), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
• Performs re-cuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
• May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
• Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
• Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments and workstation.
• Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines. Monitor chemical and biohazard waste, keep all waste manifests
• Maintains strictest confidentiality
• Receiving and stocking of general lab supplies, restock supplies as needed
• Complies with all State, Federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
• Adherence to CLIA, State Regulations, HIPAA, Safety and OSHA Regulations.
• Must adhere to all department protocols and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail
• Ability to type a minimum of 55 wpm with minimal errors is preferred
• General knowledge of Medical Terminology, Grammar, Spelling and Punctuation
• Must be flexible with hours to meet workflow demands
• Must be detailed oriented, able to handle multiple priorities and meet deadline
• The ability to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding molds. 3. Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides
• Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly defined

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required
• HT / Bachelors degree preferred but not necessary
• Must have experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience in histology
• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift 25 pounds