Histotechnician Ii Full Time Evenings - Pleasanton, United States - Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

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Pleasanton, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Full time

Description

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Evening - 08 Hour (United States of America)

Job Summary

The Histotechnician II is responsible for performing routine histotechnician II duties; embedding, cutting, processing, H&E staining/cover slipping, grossing. Processes a wide variety of surgical tissue, including GI specimens, tiny biopsies, lymph nodes, breast tissue and bone marrow. Sections paraffin embedded tissue at 1-7 microns and mounts on microscope slides. Performs a variety of specialty staining techniques, including immunohistochemical procedures, for microscopic evaluation. Guides, trains and may provide mentoring to students and/or technical staff as appropriate.

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are general examples and not a description of comprehensive duties.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing nature or scope of this position or level of responsibility.

May be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Embeds specimens paying attention to proper orientation depending on type and cut of tissue.
Processes specimens according to the type of specimen and the pathologist request.
Performs Microtomy and staining of paraffin embedded tissue according to instructions daily.
Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling.
Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
Stains slides, using the basic H&E and special stain procedures, that are clear and acceptable to the pathologists.
Perform quality control on sections and staining procedures to ensure a high quality finished product.
Oversees workflow and quality of unlicensed Histotechnicians.
Performs special stains at the request of the pathologist using procedures in the department manual.
Adjusts staining procedure when results are not acceptable to the pathologist.
Prepares reagents and special stains.
Assist pathologist during frozen section processing whenever time allows
Keeps specimen slide and block files current and in accurate numerical order.
Maintains equipment to include, keeping maintenance records; performing maintenance as recommended by manufacturer and maintaining records of equipment malfunction and repairs.
Provides mentorship and training to support performance development for Histotechnicians.
Schedules staff work assignments, sets appropriate priorities when staff limited.
Recommends solutions to areas of need relative to workflow issues and operation challenges.
Employee must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the C-ICARE Standards of the Hospital. C-ICARE is the foundation of Stanford Healthcare
Tri-Valley's patientexperience and represents a framework for patientcentered interactions

Job Qualifications

Education

Associates degree as Histologist Technician or BS in a Laboratory Science or Biologic Science

Experience

Five (5) years of work experience in histology or relevant experience

License/Certifications

Certified by the ASCP Board of Registry of Histologic Technician, HT (ASCP)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of technical proficiency in specialty areas within the laboratory
Understanding of the equipment used daily; including, tissue processors, embedding station, microtome, cover slipper, and cassette printer.
Ability to follow written and verbal instruction
Adequate experience in routine histology to act as a resource for other team members.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload.
Ability to multitask and work in a fastpast, deadline driven environment.
Strong problemsolving skills
Knowledge of infection prevention, safety, hospital policies and joint commission standards.

Teamwork

Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.

Communication

Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization in order to achieve the desired results.

Physical Demand and Working Conditions

The Physical Requirements and Working Conditions in which the job is typically performed are available from the Occupational Health Department.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care - Tri-Valley (SHC - TV) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment.

Accordingly, SHC does not d