Histotech II - Irving, United States - FULGENT THERAPEUTICS LLC

Description

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
IDX Irving TX Site - Irving, TX

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
High School

Job Category
Biotech

Description

About

Inform Diagnostics is a leading national pathology laboratory, headquartered in Irving, Texas, with additional state-of-the-art laboratories in Boston, New York City, and Phoenix. With unparalleled quality and experience, Inform Diagnostics provides reliable, high-quality diagnostic services in various subspecialties. The company is profoundly impacting patient care, one diagnosis at a time.

Summary

The Histotech II performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by the pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures. Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks. This position requires the ability to fully understand all equipment, its maintenance, and its processes. Participates in continuing education/in-service training sessions sponsored by the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology including specimen processing, embedding, slide preparation, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling. Correctly prepares special stains and solutions. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
• Records in laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared daily. Logs appropriate information into the surgical pathology computer system.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Follows appropriate laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certified.
• 3+ years' experience in an anatomical pathology laboratory.
• Demonstrated understanding of the equipment used daily; including, but not limited to, microtome, stainer/cover slipper, and slide labeler.
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to thrive in a team and service-oriented environment and must maintain a professional demeanor in interactions with physicians and lab personnel.
• Maintain a flexible schedule flexibility, overtime may be required.
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required.
• May be exposed to hazardous waste material including stain waste (i.e., hematoxylin, eosin, etc.) aromatic hydrocarbons (xylene), and other combustible organics (i.e., ethyl alcohol and isopropanol)
• Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skills to distinguish fine detail.
• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess the ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes, and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid.

At Inform Diagnostics, we celebrate, support, and thrive on our differences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

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