Histotechnician I

Job Title: Histotechnician I

Department: Laboratory Operations

Report To: Directory, Laboratory Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

Performs all aspects of a Histotechnician, including cutting, staining and imaging sections.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs histology aspects of the lab, which includes cutting fresh/frozen tissue preserved in RNA Retain and formalin fixed paraffin embedded tissue, manually or automatically staining sections for H&E imaging, loading H&E slides on ScanScope for imaging and scoring by pathologist.
• Maintains laboratory logs so that current information is complete and readily available to staff , including clinical log sheet, ScanScope identification.
• Performs all aspects of lab support to ensure timely completion of samples. Reports any discrepancies to the Director of Laboratory Operations Sr.
• Performs various maintenance and/or housekeeping tasks to keep laboratory clean, and ensure ease of use.
• Cleans and fills water baths, bulk reagents, dump waste containers.
• Reports any malfunctions of equipment to the Director of Laboratory Operations, Sr.
• Washes all laboratory dishes to ensure a clean supply when needed.
• Performs data entry tasks in the laboratory and office when needed.

The above listing represents the general duties considered essential functions of the job and is not to be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Contacts:

• Internally, the Histotechnician I may interact with the areas within the

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Skills and Qualifications Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, and 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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a basic understanding of general laboratory techniques.
• Basic understanding of workflow for all of Anatomic Pathology (AP).
• Able to demonstrate initiative, balanced assertiveness and team orientation.
• Able to demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Basic skills in microtomy, tissue embedding and must be able to complete these skills in an efficient manner.
• Ability to handle biological samples and potentially hazardous chemicals.
• Ability to operate equipment with sufficient proficiency to successfully execute test procedures.
• Computer skills and laboratory automation knowledge.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow written and verbal instructions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position requires no supervisory responsibilities.

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Environment/Safety/Work Environment:

• General office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Adheres to Department Specific Safety Guidelines.

Physical Demands:

• Standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching, manual manipulation, and lifting up to 15 pounds.
• All candidates must take a color vision test.