Lead Histotechnician

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associated Degree in Histotechnology or related field.

2. Current Histotechnician (HT) Certification.

3. WV Licensure as a Medical Technician within 90 days of hire if performing specimen grossing.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Five (5) years of experience as a Histotechnician.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Coordinate daily workflow of assigned laboratory area. Coordinate assignments within area(s) to ensure laboratory needs are met. Coordinate staffing schedules.

2. Provide feedback on staff performance and provides input for evaluations.

3. Review department policies and procedures and recommends changes.

4. Perform assigned basic laboratory procedures (e.g., specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering).

5. Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using a variety of tissue techniques (i.e., fixation, embedding, sectioning and standard staining) to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients as requested by the physicians.

6. Operate basic laboratory equipment/instruments (e.g., cryostats, microtomes, knife sharpeners, embedding centers, slide stainers, pH meters, balance and autoclave) consistent with manufacturer's instruction manual. Perform quality assurance, quality control, routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.

7. Record all work, (e.g., blocks cut, special stains, slides, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen section slides, immunofluorescent slides, re-cut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Complete all quality control documentation and records legibly and accurately (e.g., review of records, daily worksheets), according to SOP.

8. Maintain effective communication with laboratory sections, other hospital departments and public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems.

9. Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the department. Participate as required, in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students and technicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.

2. Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is required.

3. Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Noisy environment.

2. Foul or unpleasant odors.

3. Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.

4. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse

2. Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.

3. Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.