Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:
The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological taskss including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry and special staining procedures in preparing specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
H.S. Diploma/GED in Paper Diploma required (non-POCT position)

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
None Specified

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Strong ability to work corroboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, flexible, team-based environment.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in laboratory computer system.
• Cut routine parffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
• Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, slides, and blocks.
• Maintain cleanliness in the lab environment.
• Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.

• Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in laboratory computer system.
• Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
• Embed tissue for microtomy.
• Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, clides and blocks.
• Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
• Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.