Histotech (HT or HTL)

JOB TITLE Histones

Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:30PM @ $23.00-$27.00 (Based on experience)

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for cutting, staining, and preparing tissue samples for the Dermatopathologist to review. Responsible for prioritizing testing procedures and completing those procedures in an accurate and timely manner. Maintain proper accurate records of all tests done in accordance with established policies, procedures, and regulations

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and properly handle tissue specimens from procedures, operating rooms, and diagnostic procedures,
• Accession, label, process, and preserve tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Perform embedding, trimming, microtomy and staining of tissue specimens using appropriate laboratory techniques and equipment (e.g., microtomes, stainers, block trimmers).
• Fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens with wax for preservation and study by the pathologist.
• Prepare slides and apply specified stains to enhance diagnostics under the microscope.
• Examine slides to ensure quality and detect abnormalities, report deviations from normal as appropriate.
• Prepare and maintain media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and instruments according to established procedures and manufacturer’s instructions.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of laboratory supplies, materials, and equipment; follow ordering processes as needed.
• Establish and monitor quality control programs.
• Accurately document all procedures and results, including computerized records, in accordance with established policies and regulations.
• Assist in gross specimen examination as permitted by licensure, education, and physician direction.
• Perform general histological and cytology specimen preparation work.
• Participate in laboratory proficiency testing and maintain required competencies and continuing education.
• Perform stains and maintenance on IHCS and specialty stainer
• Complete validations of new/updated stains
• Troubleshooting
• Train others as needed

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Exact tasks and responsibilities may vary by location; employees are subject to the direction of management at the office, as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the office and/or organization.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree (for HT); Bachelor’s Degree (for HTL)
• Registered HT or HTL
• Possess critical thinking skills, flexibility, and a positive attitude
• Knowledge of medical terminology, laboratory safety, and laboratory equipment uses and maintenance
• Able to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Friendly, cheerful, and helpful to patients and others
• Able to meet business and team needs while following office policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Able to cut 20-30 blocks per hour
• Able to embed 40-45 blocks per hour

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting and carrying objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20” or less) and far (20’ or more) and to identify and distinguish colors
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry

VSD CORE VALUES

Having fun. We celebrate success and failure, we find humor in our daily lives, we create a fun atmosphere, and we enjoy being together.

Being a team. We care for one another and build each other up, we embrace diversity and inclusion, we collaborate, and we serve one another – forming a strong family bond.

Being resilient. We expect the unexpected, we embrace the need to change, `we are optimistic and grateful, and we are focused on our mission and vision.

Being accountable. We strive to provide value every day; we use data to continually improve, we continually evaluate competing priorities, and we deliver exceptional results.

Being courageous. We are not afraid to be vulnerable, we have ideological debates, we rise to the challenge, facing problems head-on, and we make the tough decisions.

Being entrepreneurial. We have an owner’s mentality, we set high goals, we strive to be a leader in our industry, and we manage our business and financial risk.