Shift: Monday - Friday, occasional Saturdays (4:00am - 12:30pm)

Status: Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Summary: The level depends on education, experience and degree of responsibilities designated to individuals by the histology lab supervisor/ manager. The main responsibilities of a Histotech/ Histotechnologist are embedding tissues into tissue blocks, sectioning the tissue blocks, staining (both H&E and special stains or immunohistochemistry), quality checking daily H&E slide and troubleshooting the autostainer for out of specification stains, troubleshooting all instruments pertaining to the lab,following safety guidelines, and being able to work with attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all Core Responsibilities of a histology/immunohistochemistry lab
• Embedding tissues into tissue blocks (derms, small biopsies, and other)
• Sectioning tissue blocks (biopsy, large, and fatty) with much attention to detail
• Performing routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation
• Knowledge and ability to use a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Application
• Ability to perform and trouble-shoot out of specification of all stains (H&E, Special Stains, IHC) and instruments
• Working knowledge of tissue processors (Sakura VIP, Leica Peloris, …)
• Reports and documents (with picture) out of specification routine work
• If tissue is missing at embedding, files an incident report and documents in appropriate binder.
• If tissue is lost at sectioning, files and incident report and reports to histology lab supervisor and the rest of the team.
• Communicates out of spec findings with histology lab supervisor and histology/ IHC team.
• Performs newly introduced tests to the laboratory that require defined skills
• Participates in continuing education; present periodic in-service programs
• Adheres to laboratory’s quality control policies and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolves or immediately reports to the department supervisor or lead technologist
• Must have knowledge CAP/CLIA requirements and knowledgeable with the specialty requirements within those organization
• Senior/ Lead tech will have additional responsibilities designated by the histology lab supervisor and or manager to oversee employees and or clients’ works and projects

Additional Responsibilities (may be assigned):

• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures
• May perform IHC testing under the direct supervision of a qualified technologist, technical supervisor or other qualified pathologist
• May provide direct and constant supervision of unlicensed staff, as required
• May participate in reviewing training checklists to reflect current laboratory procedures
• Monitors, maintains, orders and stocks laboratory equipment and supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned by department Supervisor or Lead technologist or manager

Position Objectives:

• Achieves desired level of competency and accuracy for the main department processes and responsibilities of assigned position, as defined in established SOP’s, within 6 months
• Meets or exceeds productivity expectations
• Reports quality results with limited errors
• Maintains satisfactory results on all department specific competency assessments
• Works productively and efficiently to achieve company and departmental goals
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff
• Adheres to safety, compliance, and Company policies and procedures

Education: An Associate or Bachelor's degree in a Science related field and complete a one year internship or complete a long-term training program in a histopathology lab.

Experience: Two (2) to six (6) years experience as a Histotechnician / Histotechnologist preferred

Qualification Requirements:

• Intermediate knowledge of laboratory techniques
• Possesses appropriate computer skills to accomplish tasks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment and maintain production and quality standards
• Must be able to work in a biohazard environment and comply with safety policies and standards outlined in the Safety Manual
• Good visual acuity including color perception required for certain departments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Certificate Compliance Requirement: Nationally: HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred QIHC.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: In person