What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologic Technician - Histology - University Hospital position at University of South Alabama Health System?
Overview
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
This is responsible technical work performing a variety of tasks assisting with and facilitating the overall workflow in the Histology lab while obtaining preliminary Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) training; performs and documents equipment preventative maintenance and quality control including stain changed, temperature checks, and chemical disposals; conduct quality control of lab procedures and performs tasks in accordance to established standards; monitors inventory and follows notification protocols for supply orders; restocking new supplies; processing and embedding tissue samples in paraffin wax; sectioning paraffin blocks using a microtome; preparing frozen sections using a cryostat; performing routine histologic, cytochemical, immunohistochemical, and special stains; performs duties related to electron microscopy and immunofluorescence; performs registration and accessioning of specimens; work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level professional position and is reviewed for results obtained; regular and prompt attendance is required; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama. Certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as a Histotechnician HT and experience in a histology lab are highly preferred.