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Right-to-know Use of hazardous chemicals: DAB, formalin, alcohol, and xylene. Â
Job Description: Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology Â
Job Responsibilities:Â
- Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
- Gross patient tissue according to protocol
- Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol.
- Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
- Performs routine and special stains. • Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
- Performs routine and high complexity testing
- File paraffin blocks.
- Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
- Performs and documents maintenance on equipment
- Helps troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Document quality issues
- Communicate problems effectively
- Read and follow all policies and procedures
- Participates in quality assurance activities.Â
- Read emails and respond accordingly.
- Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
- Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
- Performs other duties when assigned
- Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment. Â
 Skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective and professional communication
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational skills
- Â Certifications: HT, HTL, ASCP
- Â Licenses: N/A
Physical Demands:
- Â Ability to lift 50lbs
-  Walking – frequently
- Â Standing frequently
-  Sitting – occasionally
- Â Pushing -frequently
-  Pulling – occasionally
-  Carrying – frequently
-  Stooping – occasionally
-  Crawling – N/A
2nd and Third Shift Available:
12pm – 8:30 pm
9pm – 5:30 am
Requirements
- Histology Program Completion
- 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing minimum
- 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred
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