Histology Technologist I

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

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Day shift

 

Job Summary

Summary
Performs routine testing in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. Responsible for the receipt of patient samples as well as the preparation of specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathology. This role also troubleshoots on-hold cases and collaborates closely with the Laboratory Operations team to ensure smooth workflow progression. Key tasks include cutting, mounting, staining, and batching slides.
Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
Ensures proper identification and sorting of specimens according to priority and complexity; assigns specimen numbers accordingly
Describes the appearance of specimens and trims them into blocks
Embeds specimens with correct orientation
Prepares specimens for rapid frozen section diagnosis using liquid nitrogen and a cryostat microtome
Maintains accurate and up-to-date quality control records
Modifies prescribed techniques and use of apparatus as needed to meet required quality standards

 

Education
Bachelors Degree required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
related experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have thorough understanding of the theories, practice and techniques used in histology to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
- Must be fully competent on all laboratory instrumentation to include pH meter, balances, microtomes, tissue processors, cryostats, coverslippers, etc.
- Must be able to prepare percent, molar and normal solutions and stains.
- Must be able to correctly and accurately embed all human tissue to include skin and or animal tissue then cut at least 70 blocks, with multiple levels and slides per block before noon.
- Must be able cut artifact free two micrometer sections.
- Must be able to perform a high quality manual H&E stain.

 

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

2 Wells Avenue

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$27.40 - $39.90/Hourly

Grade

6
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