Histotechnician

Histotechnician

Requirements

• Associate’s or Vocational degree in medical laboratory science from a regionally accredited institution, and completion of clinical internship or
• Vocational or Technical Training in a comprehensive military laboratory science program or
• Bachelor’s degree in related science from a regionally accredited institution + 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1423 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• CLIA defined Qualifications: § 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel qualifications
• Histotechnician, HT certification required by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180 Days required

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory procedures.
• Performs all routine histology functions that support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by a pathologist.
• Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs quality control procedures.
• Assesses integrity of specimens for testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification and using safe and secure specimen handling.
• May assist with biopsy collection.
• Evaluates results for accuracy and resolves test problems.
• Performs and documents required instrument maintenance, and quality control; takes appropriate remedial action.
• Ensures accurate record keeping and appropriate retention.
• Accurate and timely processing of specimens.
• Reviews orders and verifies correct patient labeling.
• Performs processing with strict adherence to the quality control and quality assurance policies.
• Maintains safety, education, and competency requirements.
• Stocks, rotates and requests supplies on a regular basis to ensure proper availability in the work area.
• Performs various clerical duties.
• Participates in departmental or system wide meetings, projects, or committees as assigned.
• Assists in the training of employees and students.
• Performs proficiency testing as assigned.
• Assists in Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.
• CLIA defined responsibilities: § 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities. Moderate complexity.
• § 493.1495 Standard; Testing personnel responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years clinical lab experience in appropriate analytic (preferred)