- Receives tissue specimens from clinical services and autopsy suite, determines if specimens are labeled as to type of specimens and assigns surgical pathology or autopsy accession number to specimens.
- Places specimens in proper fixation material.
- Assists the pathologist in gross dissection of tissue and submission of tissue for histology examination and checks for proper accession number.
- Process sections taken for microscopic examination through multiple phases required for preservation and fixation.
- Embeds and sections tissue and mounts on slides for examination.
- Performs all routine and special staining techniques of histology sections.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Histotechnologist - Anatomic Pathology Lab - Nights - Oklahoma City, United States - OU Health
Description
Job Description
:Shift: Full Time; 10:00pm - 6:30am
General Description:
Under general supervision, performs routine professional and technical work in preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation.
Essential Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associates degree in Histology or Natural Sciences
Experience: One (1) year of related experience for each year of the required Education OR a n equivalent combination of education and experience
Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the process of preparing histology sections, including the complicated apparatus for tissue processing and the special staining procedures used for tissue differentiation and diagnosis. Ability to work with precision and care to insure accuracy and efficiency under periods of pressure and stress. Ability to establish rigid controls to insure all specimens are properly identified as to source and type. Ability to instruct and supervise histology technologist trainees through all phases of training required for registration eligibility.