Histotechnologist or Histotechnician - Full Time

In this role you will be:

• Receive, accession, and log tissue specimens in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Prepare tissue samples by fixation, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining (H&E and special stains).
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, and autostainers.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stains as needed for diagnostic purposes.
• Ensure all specimens are accurately labeled and meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of specimens, tests, and quality control procedures.
• Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with frozen sections and intraoperative consultations, if required.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies; prepare solutions and stains as needed.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university with at least 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry

• EXPERIENCE: N/A

• LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• HTL or HT (ASCP) certified or eligible, or obtained within 2 years of hire

Those certified after January 1, 2004 must renew their certification every 3 years by participating in the ASCP Certification Maintenance Program

• 1 year training in a histology technician/technologist program accredited by NAACLS
• CLIA and CAP requirements for gross dissection as high complexity testing must be met