Histology Technician - Full Time, Daylight, Allegheny General Hospital

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GENERAL OVERVIEW

Works under supervision to perform routine and special histological procedures on patient specimens

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embeds, sections, accurately labels and processes tissue sections in accordance with department policies and procedures to produce slides for pathologist's review. (45%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (25%)
• Performs routine and special staining procedures. (15%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May assist with collection of anatomic pathology specimens. (5%)
• May mentor student and new employees in laboratory testing following WPAHS policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• HT (ASCP) (American Society of Clinical Pathologists-Histology Technician), or HT (ASCP) eligible and must be obtained within one (1) year of hire or transfer.

Preferred

• One year of clinical histology experience.

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