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Histology Tech - Ascp-78, Full-Time

Colquitt Regional Medical Center

#Preventive Maintenance #Performance Improvement #Infection Control #Patient Confidentiality #Team Collaboration #Pathology #Tissue Preparation #Microscopy

Quick overview

The Histology Tech prepares human tissue sections for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, ensuring compliance with laboratory requirements. They also operate laboratory equipment, perform additional stains as requested, and maintain a safe working environment.

Requirements summary

The position requires independent judgment in technical problem-solving and adherence to infection control protocols. Continuous professional development through workshops and participation in performance improvement projects is also expected.

ConfidentialityTeam CollaborationPreventive MaintenanceEmergency ResponseInfection ControlPerformance ImprovementTissue PreparationSlide PreparationLaboratory Equipment OperationImmunohistochemistryPatient DiagnosisTechnical Problem SolvingMicroscopic ExaminationStaining TechniquesEducational WorkshopsPathology Reporting

Job description

Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
Examines slides and/or blocks to ensure tissue preparation is meeting laboratory requirements.
Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross (dissect tissue), embed (orient specimen in paraffinblock), section (cut thin sections of tissue), stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains), andmount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides), from surgical procedures.
Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains, as requested by a Pathologist.
Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
May label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
Files, retrieves, and distributes blocks, slides, and pathology reports.
Operates and cleans laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
Ensures operation of analyzers and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions.
Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Provides pathology/histology information by answering questions and requests.
Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks;participating in professional societies.
Maintains inter- and intradepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols.
Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Histology Tech - Ascp-78, Full-Time

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