Educational Requirements:
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Associate Degree in laboratory science or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a NAACLS accredited histotechnician program or HT/HTL registration with ASCP, with relevant experience.
Description:
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Independently performs laboratory tasks.
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Responsible for following lab
procedures on specimen processing and handling, testing, analyzing, reporting,
and maintaining complete and accurate records of all testing performed on-site.
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Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or
reporting of test results.
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Assisting with inventory management. Performs all
aspects of histology testing, including: Grossing, sectioning, microtoming,
and maintaining lab equipment.
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Embedding, cutting, and staining slides of a
quality acceptable to the pathologists.
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Performing routine stains, special
stains and immunohistochemical techniques.
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Summarize and prepare pre-testing
and testing material for pathologist-level sign-out.
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Additional duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Independently perform laboratory tasks
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Interpersonal communication
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements
- Organizational skills
- Clerical skills
- Computer skills
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation package
- Vacation
- Retirement matching plan
- Health benefits
