Histotechnologist

Job Responsibilities:

• Process human tissue and body fluid specimens in preparation for microscopic exam
• Perform technical duties related to the production of histopathological slides of surgical specimens
• Use of immunohistochemistry (IHC) and immunofluorescence (IF) assays to test reagents.
• Section the embedded tissue, using a microtome and mount the section properly on a microscope slide
• Reviews and applies applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform various immunohistochemical tests on formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue sections
• Process mounted sections through routine and special staining procedures
• Properly orient and embed surgical tissue specimens
• Prepare the stains and reagents needed for special procedures
• Operate under a quality management system (QMS) with proper record-keeping and compliance
• Report accurate and timely test results in order to deliver quality patient care
• Operate and maintain manual and automated instruments
• Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures
• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, analysis and reporting
• Document problems that may affect test performance and perform corrective actions as needed

Qualifications:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a Life Science and/or meet local regulatory (CLIA & State) requirements
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with routine histology procedures and equipment
• ASCP certification HT, HTL and IHC (Eligible)