Anatomic Laboratory Technician-Histology

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Anatomic Laboratory Manager and Assistant Manager, will learn to perform histology procedures including quality control and instrument maintenance.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Develops an overall understanding of the grossing area workflow.

3. *Becomes proficient at turning out cases to pathologists in a timely fashion, following stated guidelines and methodologies.

4. *Learns to stain slides of specimens to enhance visibility under microscope.

5. *Gains experience to accurately embed surgical specimens in a timely effective manner with high quality.

6. *Gains experience to section surgical paraffin block tissue utilizing a microtome in a timely effective manner with high quality.

7. *Learns to operate, rotate and clean laboratory equipment (i.e.. microtomes, tissue processors, recyclers, H&E stainers, immunohistochemistry stainers, etc.).

8. Learns to perform special stains and immunohistochemistry stains.

9. Learns to examine slides under a microscope to detect deviations of technical and stain quality and report abnormalities for further study to the Anatomic Laboratory Assistant Manager or a pathologist.

10. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.

11. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

12. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “*”. Refer to the Job Description Guide for the definition of essential and non-essential job functions.) Attach Addendum for positions with slightly different roles or work-specific differences as needed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

2. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

3. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

4. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

5. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

6. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

7. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

8. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and training equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that include:

• Six (6) semester hours of chemistry

• Six (6) semester hours of biology

• Twelve (12) additional semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology courses in any combination.

Bachelor degree in Life Sciences or successful completion of a formally recognized histology technique training program preferred.

One (1) year recent experience in a laboratory work required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) – Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.