Job Title: Histotechnician I
Department: Laboratory Operations
Report To: Directory, Laboratory Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
Performs all aspects of a Histotechnician - Part Time, including cutting, staining and imaging sections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs histology aspects of the lab, which includes cutting fresh/frozen tissue preserved in RNA Retain and formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue, manually or automatically staining sections for H&E imaging, loading H&E slides on ScanScope for imaging and scoring by pathologist.
- Maintains laboratory logs so that current information is complete and readily available to staff , including clinical log sheet, ScanScope identification.
- Performs all aspects of lab support to ensure timely completion of samples. Reports any discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory Operations Sr.
- Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean, and ensure ease of use.
- Cleans and fills water baths, bulk reagents, dump waste containers.
- Reports any malfunctions of equipment to the Director of Laboratory Operations, Sr.
- Washes all laboratory dishes to ensure a clean supply when needed.
- Performs data entry tasks in the laboratory and office when needed.
The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Contacts:
- Internally, the Histotechnician I may interact with the areas within the
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent
Skills and Qualifications Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must have a basic understanding of general laboratory techniques.
- Basic understanding of workflow for all of Anatomic Pathology (AP).
- Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation.
- Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.
- Basic skills in microtomy, tissue embedding and must be able to complete these skills in an efficient manner.
- Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures.
- Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
- Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.
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Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.
Environment/Safety/Work Environment:
- General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
- Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.
Physical Demands:
- Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
- All candidates must take a color vision test.