The purpose of the position is to assist the pathologists by supplying diagnostic material by both routine and special procedures to enable the pathologists to provide diagnostic interpretation.
Essential Functions:
Prepare 3 micron sections. Must be able to recognize if cut section is representative of block. Also able to recognize tumor is left for diagnostic review.
Imbed tissue in paraffin. Must be able to recognize if properly embedded. Correct orientation of specimen is critical to diagnosis.
Special stains for identification of specific cell components. Also encompasses the knowledge of chemistry to make up titrate reagents. Able to recognize, differentiate, and develop cell components so that the stain will be of diagnostic value.
Perform Immunoperoxidase procedure, which involves working with antibodies that are infectious. Must work with micropipets to achieve appropriate dilutions. Must be able to make up checkerboard dilutions which are used to see which dilution is strong enough but weak enough for exact staining with little or no background to enable the pathologist to be confident in his/her diagnosis. Must be able to troubleshoot problems with the procedure.
Supervise and train clerical staff with labeling, filing, workload tally, and instrument and reagent maintenance.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
2 years of experience in a histology laboratory or completion of a prescribed histology training program
high school diploma or equivalent
Comprehensive knowledge of all histology functions including MOHS and Immunoperoxidase, through completion of a prescribed histology training program.
Familiar with microtome and cryostat
Able to perform basic tests done in the Histology department
Demonstrated verbal and written command of the English language
Preferred Qualifications:
Recent histology experience with 2 years of application
Preferred certification: HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP)
Familiar with all instrumentation in histology laboratory
Chemistry background and knowledge of all special procedures in the histology department
Salary Range:
$24.59 - 29.22
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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