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GENERAL SUMMARY:

The primary function of the Histologic Technician is the preparation of microscopic sections of human

tissue for evaluation by a Pathologist. Specimens include surgical, autopsy, bone marrow and cell blocks.

The process includes embedding, microtomy and routine staining of all specimens submitted by the

Pathologist/Pathologists' Assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Embeds and properly orients surgical, autopsy and cytology cell block tissue for microtomy

2. Cuts routine tissue specimens according to defined protocols

3. Performs routine and special staining of microscopic tissue sections

4. Assists the pathologists with OR frozen section cases

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended

to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be

asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

duties.

A. Education / Training:

• Associate degree required

• Will accept those students that do not have a degree that have attended a NAACLS accredited HT Program

B. Work Experience:

• None

C. Certification, Licensure, Registration:

• Minimum Histotechnician (ASCP) certification or certification eligible. Must pass exam within one year of hire.

D. Other Qualifications:

• Participates in:

o Q.I./process improvements, data collection, QC documentation, and/or CAP surveys as

o applicable to the assigned department.

o Staff activities of a High Reliability Organization (HRO)

o Assists in training new hires as applicable/assigned

o Staff meetings and committee meetings as assigned

• Cost effectiveness: Efficient use of time in completing tasks accurately and timely. Mindful of

appropriate use of laboratory funds through purchase requests and the observance of wasteful use of supplies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

A. Physical Effort:

• Frequent walking between various Hospital areas to deliver specimens. Long periods of standing while at various workstations. Extended periods of constant circular arm movement while performing microtomy.

B. Work Environment:

• Works in a clinical laboratory and works with hazardous reagents and infectious materials.

• Potential risk of an exposure to hazardous medications or waste materials of hazardous medications.

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• Generous paid time off, holidays and flexible scheduling
• Our employees receive special discounts on a wide range of products and services
• Exceptional health, dental, vision and prescription drug insurance plans

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