Histology Technician

Job Description

Overview

Responsibilities

• 1. Technical Duties
• 1.1 Prepares gross surgical specimens for Pathology Assistant or Pathologist
• 2. Other duties
• 2.1 Maintains accurate records of incoming and outgoing specimens and slides.
• 3. Quality
• 3.1 Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens
• 4. Problem solving
• 4.1 Follows established quidelines for troubleshooting instrument, reagent or specimen problems
• 5. Regulation Compliance
• 5.1 Complies with established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions and safety
• 6. People
• 6.1 Participates in staff meetings, helps promote effective working relationships
• 7. Customer Service
• 7.1 Uses Patient/Family center values/Conducts all work activities with respect to the rights and wishes of patients, visitors and patients families

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program within the last 5 years. This requirement is waived for individuals who have a current HT(ASCP) certificationOR At least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), or an associate degree from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory.

EXPERIENCE

Three years of Histology experience preferred

LICENSURE

ASCP certification (HT-ASCP) preferred.