Histology Tech

Job title: Histopathology Technologist

Reports to: Lab Manager

Flsa status: Non-Exempt

Job summary

Histopathology Technologists play a crucial role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by turning tissue samples into microscope slides. Assumes accountability for a group of patients tests for designated time frame and provides a single standard of quality to these tests via independent judgment standard operating procedures instrumentation and positive interaction with other health care team members.

Qualifications/Education

• Must be a Registered Histology Technician (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a high school education and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one year’s training under the direction of a registered Histology Technologist.
• Spatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and embedding molds.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides
• Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly defined
• Associate degree in related field is required

Certifications/Licenses

• ascp preferred

Abilities/Skills

The Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technician will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Essential duties/ Responsibilities