- Accurate identification and processing of specimens from surgery, other departments and off-site physician offices.
- Reviews requisition orders, checks for specimen integrity and assigns accession number using LIS.
- Labels tissue cassettes with accession numbers.
- Provision of technical expertise and knowledge in preparing the highest quality tissue sections and microscopic slides for accurate diagnosis by the pathologists.
- Provision of technical assistance to pathologists and surgeons with frozen tissue sections for rapid diagnosis during operating room consultation while patient is still under anesthesia.
- Utilizes cryostat and manual staining sequences to assure turn-around-time of 15 minutes
- Performance of decalcification of bone and bone marrow biopsies to ensure the integrity of the tissue specimens
- Performance of differential and diagnostic enzyme histochemical and immunoperoxidase stains for surgical, cytology and hematology specimens for CHMC and other Advocate facilities.
- Proper assignment of charges per CPT code for all specimens and stains performed
- Active participation and monitoring of integrity of daily quality assurance programs and specimen records as defined by CAP and Accrediting Organization.
- Performance of preventative maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure optimal operational integrity
- Systematic maintenance of stained slides and paraffin blocks for easy retrieval and reference
- Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participates as requested in safety initiatives.
- Associate degree and 2 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory or 4 years' full-time experience in accredited histopathology laboratory
- Working knowledge of special stains and immunoperoxidase stains.
- Proficient use of microtome, cryostat, tissue processor, knife sharpener, analytical balance, pH meter, vacuum oven, and ability to produce quality cryo, paraffin, histochemical and immunoperoxidase diagnostic slides.
• Knowledge of HIS computer system.
- HT (ASCP) or equivalent, preferred
- Works with sharp instruments and hazardous materials
- Must not be allergic to formaldehyde, Xylene, alcohol, liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide, disinfectant vapors; and unpleasant odors from human organs
- Handles and is exposed to potentially toxic reagents and formaldehyde, Xylene, alcohol, liquid nitrogen, carbon dioxide and disinfectant vapors
- Handles highly infectious and unpleasant human tissue specimens
- Works with formalin and picric acid fixatives
- Uses extremely sharp microtome blades and surgical instruments
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Histology Tech/Full time/3rd Shift - Rosemont, United States - 125 Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Description
Department:
60348 IL ACL Laboratories - IL Central Lab: HistologyStatus:
Full timeBenefits Eligible:
YesHou rs Per Week:
40Schedule Details/Additional Information:
3rd shift
Major Responsibilities for Histotechnicians:
Education/Experience Required for Histotechnicians :
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required for Histotechnicians:
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions for Histotechnicians :