Receive, prepare & process pathology specimens, following approved standards, policies & procedures.
Essential Functions:
- Performs technical services & operations for the preparation of surgical pathology specimens which includes specimen entry ensuring accurate identification of these specimens. Performs all related pre-analytic functions, specimen handling protocols & documentation of all related tasks.
- Performs dissection & gross dictation of surgical pathology specimens under the direct supervision of the Pathologist which will include appropriate dictations & diagrams relating to the specimens.Numbering tissue cassettes appropriately & loading the tissue processor w/ said specimens. Maintain tissue inventories & discard residual tissue specimens at appropriate intervals & maintain up-to-date inventories & records relating to tissues. Sequester tissue samples flagged for specimen retention. Maintain surgical pathology gross dissection manual w/ input from the Anatomic Pathology Manager & Pathologists to update as necessary.
- Performs technical services & operations for the proper analytical processing & testing of surgical pathology specimens including dehydrating, clearing & impregnating tissues using a tissue processor. Embedding w/ proper orientation processed tissues in molten paraffin. Ensuring correct & proper microtomy of paraffin-embedded tissues utilizing proper microtomy & floatation batch techniques & protocols established by the service resulting in proper mounting of paraffin sections on glass slides. Utilizes both manual & automated routine staining schedules established by the service resulting in a quality Hematoxylin & Eosin stained tissue slide. Utilizes both manual & automated cover-slipping protocols. Ensures that all stained slides are distributed to pathologists in an efficient & timely manner.
- Performs ancillary analytical testing to include histochemical & immunohistochemical staining.
- Troubleshoots assays & all related instrumentation. Maintains & revises as needed all related technical policies & procedures including instrument/equipment maintenance by maintaining equipment quality control & preventive maintenance.
- Performs all related quality control & assurance as directed by the Quality Assurance Manager. This includes all post-analytical tasks as required.
- Performs material management functions including equipment justification/selection, inventory/supply coordination. Orders & maintains adequate & appropriate/cost-effective supplies & reagents for the service. Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager, Business Manager, &/or Chief Financial Officer in the reconciliation & audit of invoices/bills as needed.
- Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in cost analysis, operating & staffing budgets.
- Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in workload analysis reports to include daily workload dem& & recording of various related technical activities.
- Maintains service filing systems to include specimen, paraffin-blocked tissue(s), prepared slides, service records, & all related documents as established by the service.
- Enters & retrieves data using computer applications.
- Enforces proper chemical & biological hygiene practices & contributes to the Safety Committee's effort to provide a safe & compliant working environment.
- Please review entire job description for additional job functions.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in a full surgical support (inpatient or outpatient) histology laboratory preferred.
- Completion of an approved structured histotechnician or histotechnology program or equivalent knowledge as defined by Federal/State regulations.
- HT or HTL (ASCP) Certification required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Gross dissection & dictation experience perferred.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.