What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histology Technician PRN position at The Specialty Alliance?
Position purpose
The Histology Technician’s main responsibility is to perform all functions in the histology lab to include embedding, microtomy, staining and filing.
Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Must be proficient in the following areas:
- Embedding
- Microtomy
- Routine Staining
- Special Staining/immunohistochemistry
- File slides, block and paperwork in alpha-numeric order
- Equipment use and quality control
- Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: HT or HTL (ASCP) or eligible required.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in histology preferred.
Requirements for PRN Status:
- PRN employees must not work more than 29 hours per week or 1000 hours per year.
- PRN employees must not work a reoccurring schedule.
Performance Requirements:
- Must be proficient in histology
- Must be reliable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to pay close attention to detail
- Problem solving/troubleshooting skills
- Ability to follow instructions/procedures
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers and co-workers.
- Ability to perform work activities in a team environment with open communication.
- Ability to maintain attention to detail and concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced environment while under substantial time pressures and still maintain quality patient care.