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Job Description:
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Varied
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Histotechnologist, Home Health RN
General Certifications:, Laboratory Certifications(ASCP,AMT)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
- Responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of material for study and diagnostic interpretation by pathologists. Histology personnel are responsible for performing pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical duties including tissue processing, routine stains, special stains, immunohistochemical stains, instrument maintenance and problem resolution.
- Education:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Two year or four year degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry or similar field.
- Licensure/Certification:
- National certification from the HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)
- Experience:
- One year of experience in a histology laboratory.
- Chemistry background and knowledge is preferred.
- Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic histology functions.
- Able to perform basic histologic tests, including MOHS and Immuniperoxidase.
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and difficulty.
- Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve.
- Knowledge of microtome and cryostat.
- Ability to exercise independent decision-making.
- Ability to adapt to in dealing with change and while under stress.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy, neatness and thoroughness by the quality of work outcomes.
- Ability to visually distinguish colors.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Varied
State License Details:
Upon Acceptance
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Histotechnologist, Home Health RN
General Certifications:, Laboratory Certifications(ASCP,AMT)
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
