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Form of work
Salary- Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
- The position prepares and stains tissue sections from surgical and cytological material for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist.
- Reports to
- Histology Supervisor
- Supervises
- N/A
- Ages of Patients
- Neonate/ Infant
- Pediatric
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Geriatric
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- High Potential
- Qualifications
- Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Histologic Technique or 9 mos on the job training under Board certified Pathologist
- Preferred: Graduate of an accredited school of Histology or registry-eligible, ASCP CA state certification
- Preferred: 1 year working as a certified histology technician or 2 years completion of training under Board certified Pathologist
EducationLicensure/CertificationExperience - Essential Responsibilities
- Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Processes surgical specimens in accordance with established procedures
- Processes all necessary paperwork, assuring appropriate reporting
- Embeds, sections, and stains tissue for microscopic interpretation by the pathologist
- Performs frozen sections and staining as needed
- Utilizes Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate
- Disinfects and maintains work areas and instrumentation as needed
- Performs preventative maintenance procedures
- Demonstrates proficiency on Laboratory equipment and instrumentation
- Complies with hospital and Laboratory safety policies and procedures
- Performs general duties in grossing area as needed
- Performs quality control and maintains records
- Assists in ordering, maintaining, and restocking of supplies
- Monitors block and slide storage and disposalPerforms other duties as necessary.
Location: Eisenhower Health · Histology
Schedule: Full Time, Day, 8 Hour Shift
