Essential Job Functions   

Helps to ensure stains and supplies are used efficiently and unnecessary waste is minimized 

Communicates with immediate supervisor regularly and keeps him or her informed of problems, complaints, performance issues, supply/quality problems, concerns, workflow 

Assists in the orientation of new employees to the histology department 

Immediately notifies pathologist/designated person of error or any potential problem 

Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively 

Prepares immediate stain on FNA specimens for pathologists when needed 

Demonstrates knowledge/judgment concerning histology procedures and ability to establish priorities and organize effectively 

Performs manual and automated special stains and immuno-histochemical stains as appropriate 

Capable of performing special rapid/manual staining procedures; i.e,. bone marrow and rapid keratin 

Operates and maintains equipment in Histology and insures proper functioning of equipment, promptly notifies Department Supervisor of an instrument or reagent malfunction 

Maintains competency in all areas of department related to histology, specimen packaging and shipping, hazardous materials, and laboratory information systems 

Adheres to OSHA/CLIA/HIPAA/DNV/CAP/TJC and other accrediting guidelines 

Other duties as needed 

Required Qualifications   

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university 
• Successful completion of a 12 month accredited histotechnology program or equivalent 
• American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification in histotechnology or certification from another recognized licensing agency. New graduates must obtain certification within 6 months of their start date 

Preferred Qualifications   

• Ability to remain in a fixed sitting position for long periods of time in an environment that involves inhaling xylene and other fumes 
• A high degree of manual dexterity 
• Computer operating skills  

Position Details   

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/PRN (.01) 
• Shift: Days/Evenings + Weekends, As needed 
• Work Location: Harvey Campus 
• Unit/Department:  Lab Pathology 
• CBA Code:   Non-Union