Histo Tech - Rancho Mirage, United States - Eisenhower Health

Description

• Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
  • The position prepares and stains tissue sections from surgical and cytological material for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist.
• Reports to
  • Histology Supervisor
• Supervises
  • N/A
• Ages of Patients
  • Neonate/ Infant
  • Pediatric
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Geriatric
• Blood Borne Pathogens
  • High Potential
• Qualifications
  • Education
    • Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Histologic Technique or 9 mos on the job training under Board certified Pathologist
  • Licensure/Certification
    • Preferred: Graduate of an accredited school of Histology or registry-eligible, ASCP CA state certification
  • Experience
    • Preferred: 1 year working as a certified histology technician or 2 years completion of training under Board certified Pathologist
• Essential Responsibilities
  • Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
  • Processes surgical specimens in accordance with established procedures
  • Processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting
  • Embeds, sections, and stains tissue for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist
  • Performs frozen sections and staining as needed
  • Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate
  • Disinfects and maintains work areas and instrumentation as needed
  • Performs preventative maintenance procedures
  • Demonstrates proficiency on Laboratory equipment and instrumentation
  • Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures
  • Performs general duties in grossing area as needed
  • Performs quality control and maintains records
  • Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies
  • Monitors block and slide storage and disposal
  • Performs other duties as necessary.