Histotechnologist or Histotechnician - Full Time

In this role you will be

• Receive, accession, and log tissue specimens in accordance with laboratory protocols.
• Prepare tissue samples by fixation, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining (H&E and special stains).
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as tissue processors, microtomes, cryostats, and autostainers.
• Perform immunohistochemistry (IHC) and special stains as needed for diagnostic purposes.
• Ensure all specimens are accurately labeled and meet quality standards.
• Maintain accurate records of specimens, tests, and quality control procedures.
• Follow established safety and infection control procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement initiatives.
• Assist with frozen sections and intraoperative consultations, if required.
• Maintain inventory of reagents and supplies; prepare solutions and stains as needed.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university with at least 30 semester hours in biology and chemistry
• Experience: N/A
• Licensure/Certification:
• HTL or HT (ASCP) certified or eligible, or obtained within 2 years of hire
• Those certified after January 1, 2004 must renew their certification every 3 years by participating in the ASCP Certification Maintenance Program
• 1 year training in a histology technician/technologist program accredited by NAACLS
• CLIA and CAP requirements for gross dissection as high complexity testing must be met