University of Rochester
Location
Orangeburg County, South Carolina
Salary
$32 - $41 / HOUR
Processes tissue samples in a Mohs surgery unit for histological diagnosis, including grossing, embedding, and staining. Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures quality control and compliance with NYS audits.
Requires an Associate's degree and specific certifications such as HT, HTL, MLT, or MT with NYS licensure. Previous experience as a Histology Technician is preferred.
Processes tissue samples in a Mohs surgery unit setting for histological diagnosis by a pathologist, including grossing, embedding, microtomy, and special stains, and processes Immunohistochemistry slides. Performs maintenance on laboratory equipment, including but not limited to preventative, routine, and troubleshooting. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Performs histological procedures at one or more Mohs Histology locations within Dermatology. Obtains and properly logs tissue samples for testing. Embeds and sections samples, making adjustments as needed for different tissue types. Examines sections of embedded tissue under the microscope to ensure data integrity. Stains and covers slip sample slides for physician analysis. Logs patient information for data collection. Ensures that slides are being processed and H+E stained correctly. Reviews final results before presenting slides to the physician to ensure that the sections are complete and there are no missing epidermis or deep fat and no stain problems or freeze artifacts. Trains new technicians on cutting frozen sections and cryostat safety techniques. Ensures that technicians are current with their lab safety training and procedures. Maintains interpersonal relationships with techs and addresses their concerns and questions as needed. Ensures that all cryostats are properly working by performing preventive maintenance. Ensures that microscopes are working properly and they are serviced on an annual basis. Accounts for inventory and orders lab supplies for the histology lab, as needed. Ensures that supplies are readily available. Maintains quality assurance by obtaining peer review per departmental policy. Follows procedure to perform stain and equipment quality checks per approved policy/procedure, maintains documentation, and ensures that patient information matches on map, paper, and electronic log for quality control. Assists leadership the with oversight of the Mohs labs. Maintains labs license. Manages NYS audits and precepts newer employees. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Associate's degree required Previous experience as a Histology Technician preferred Or equivalent combination of education and experience LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS HT - Histotechnologist - Certified from ASCP certification upon hire required or HTL - Histo Technologist certification upon hire required or MLT - Medical Technician - ASCP NYS Licensure upon hire required or MT Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist NYS Licensure upon hire required The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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