Pathology Histotechnologist I/II/III (Path & Lab)

The Pathology Hisotechnologist I/II/II supports daily histology laboratory operations by processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and preparing patient tissue specimens according to established protocols. Ensures quality, accuracy, and timely pathology results through routine QC, equipment operation and maintenance, troubleshooting, and adherence to SOPs. Assists with lab organization, specimen tracking, tissue storage, and other supportive duties to maintain efficient laboratory workflow.

Position Summary

Participates in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory with regard to histology specimen processing. Processes and prepares patient tissue according to department procedures using technical knowledge. Supports continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure high quality and timely pathology for quality diagnosis. Position Key Accountabilities: Performs tissue processing, embedding in paraffin, cutting, sectioning, and mounting on slides of routine to complex tissues (such as fatty tissues, poorly fixed tissues, etc.), following established departmental protocols, for interpretation by a pathologist. Performs routine staining on various IHC platforms by following the established departmental protocols. Complies with all departmental SOPs and adheres to all rules and protocols. Operates vendor software for IHC stainers and internal LIS and workflow software. Performs QC for reagents and chemicals by using SOP's. Performs slide QC on routine cases, such as colon and breast panels. Performs basic troubleshooting of errors associated with instrument failures. Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning or performing scheduled equipment and instrument maintenance / calibration / certifications, as required. Performs supportive duties, including slide consolidation, filling bulk fluids on IHC stainers, replenish instrument reagents, logging in cases for various departments, including chain of custody records, etc. Helps maintain gross tissue storage area and assists in discarding tissue per established policy. Helps maintain blocks and/or slides files. Responds to emergency situations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills

• None Certified Histotechnologist (HTL(ASCP)) by American
• Society for
• Clinical
• Pathology (ASCP) required
• Minimum
• Education:
• Bachelor's
• Degree required
• Minimum
• Experience: None required Previous experience in a laboratory setting preferred
• Physical
• Requirements: Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.