Registered Histotechnician

Position Summary:

The Registered Histotechnician will be responsible for consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

Project quality control monitoring, slide printing, cassette printing

Qualified for grossing tasks

Experience loading, changing, cleaning, and troubleshooting tissue processors

Spawning, trimming, and embedding tissue

Perform routine H&E staining followed by glass/film coverslipping

TMA creation, both manually and automated

Strong microtomy experience-various thickness per project requirements, ability to obtain curls at various thickness, TMA sectioning

IHC Experience: various platforms (Dako Autostainer, Dako Omnis, Leica BOND III, and Ventana BenchMark ULTRA), validations, assay transfer, assay development, concentrations/dilutions

Pipetting

Digital slide scanning, quality control of images

Verify control slides by identifying tissue structures and their staining characteristics

Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits

Routine equipment cleaning/maintenance tasks

Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity

Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels

Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace

Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action

Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory, and assume responsibility for professional growth and development

Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CLIA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations

Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

BA/BS degree and 0-2+ years of related experience

Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification eligible with certification obtained within 6 months of hire

Other Required:

Visual acuity and above average dexterity

At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances

Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting

Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs.), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required

Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds

Ability to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Preferred:

Associate degree or graduate of a certified Histology program or equivalent preferred

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.Reasonable estimate of the current range$30.05—$45.05 USD

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