Histology Technician
Anatomic Pathology: Prepares histopathologic slides for microscopic examination utilizing microtomy techniques. Responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of paraffin blocks. Working knowledge of special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
Major Responsibilities:
- Follows established protocols to perform various procedures and tests, including the most complex for an assigned area.
- Refers to Technologist, Histology II, supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the performance and interpretation of complex or unusual tests and procedures.
- Establishes requirements/needs of a working laboratory, acquiring and maintaining par levels of dyes, stains, other solutions, and necessary equipment.
- Organizes and maintains the laboratory and chemical supplies in a manner consistent with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional requirements for proper laboratory function and safety.
- Performs all routine procedures and required quality control; ensures proper and professional accessioning of human tissue specimens, accurate and timely logging of such specimens, and preparation and presentation of same with the technical expertise required for microscopic examination by the surgeon or pathologist.
- Prepares human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; performs specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine if the sections have been properly prepared and stained.
- Cleans, maintains, and calibrates all laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens; reads and interprets histographic displays (maps) and properly labels specimens.
- Performs routine maintenance on all instrumentation and attends continuing education sessions as required.
- Serves as backup to HT II when needed.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
- High School diploma.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
- 1 year of experience in histology.