Start Date: 

Open Until Filled. This is an internal position only.

Qualifications: 

• Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a High School education and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one years training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist
• Spatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding molds
• 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

Duties & 
Responsibilities: 

Job Summary

The Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required.

Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.

Duties

• Retrieves specimens from the Surgery Department
• Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory
• Sorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slides
• Prepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures
• Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives
• Records number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and label
• Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
• Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures
• Is capable of performing all routine and special procedures which may include but is not limited to:
  • CAP workload recording
  • Operation of automotive strainers
  • Cytology fluid procedures
  • Cytospin 2 procedures
  • Cytology stains (non-gynecological smears)
  • Hypercenter operation
  • Hematoxylin and eosin stains
  • Deparaffinizing for special stains
  • Pathology report forms
  • Surgical pathology request forms
  • Stock solutions on hand
  • B-5 Fixative preparation
  • B-5 Fixation of lymph nodes or bone marrow
  • Slide request procedures
  • Removal of mercuric chloride ppts from B-5 fixative
  • Carbohydrate stains
  • Connective tissue and muscle fiber stains
  • Microorganism stains
  • Pigments and mineral stains
  • Nuclear and cytoplasmic stains
  • Lipid stains
  • Nerve tissue stains
  • Immunoperozidase stains
• Retrieves pathology data and delivers pathologist’s dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionist
• Performs with a minimum of errors- works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of work
• Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel when requested
• Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do so
• Encourages other lab personnel towards professional growth and development by sharing information
• Keeps current with changes in laboratory procedures
• Daily assignments are completed within eight – hour shifts
• Organizes work for effective utilization of time
• Able to determine priorities when organizing daily assignments
• Daily workload indicates good use of time
• Seeks assistance when necessary from Histology Technologist or Lab Manager
• Makes pertinent observations in regard to department needs and office suggestions
• Shows ability to handle unexpected situations and is able to exercise independent thought and action
• Is aware of need for cost containment
• Utilizes supplies in non-wasteful manner
• Observes confidentiality, both with patient information and co-workers
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and with people in general
• Promotes an environment in which the laboratory staff can work together cooperatively toward objectives
• Capable of performing a variety of tasks within the scope of job duties
• Accepts accountability for actions
• Assumes responsibility for own behavior
• Able to recognize the importance of hospital policy
• Accepts and follows hospital policy
• Can be counted on to carry out instructions and fulfill job responsibilities
• Can be counted on to report to work as scheduled
• Accepts responsibility for and becomes available for overtime when workload requires
• Accepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different shift when workload or conditions warrant it
• Performs other duties as assigned

Other Info: 

Lifting Requirements: Medium – generally not lifting more than 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Job Posted: 

07/24/2024

Contact Name: 

Human Resources

Contact Phone: 

530.712.2137

Contact Email: 

hrrecruiting@orohosp.com