Histology Technician III-ANTS Lab

Position is assigned to the ANTS (Anatomic & Neuropathology Translational) Lab which is a Pathology translational core processing tissues and performing other testing on human tissue related to clinical research aims. Position will work M-F 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No weekend or holiday coverage is currently required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Under the direct supervision of the Lab Manager or Supervisor, accurately performs all laboratory procedures (routine and specialized) in the laboratory. This includes independently developing, performing, and troubleshooting advanced procedures, including immunohistochemistry. Assists supervisory personnel as required. Ensures that appropriate actions are taken concerning problem resolution, follow-up, and documentation. Enters and retrieves data including patient information if applicable, receives and accessions cases; orders workload and verifies completed workload using computer. Maintains positive patient identification throughout the testing process if applicable. Reports any issues related to patient safety to the Manager or Laboratory Administration in a timely manner.
• Manages troubleshooting and preventive maintenance procedures. Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills. Acts as liaison with vendor/manufacturer in problem situations. Reviews preventive maintenance and instrument calibration records. Establishes maintenance procedures and schedules. Ensures that all maintenance is documented as appropriate.
• Evaluates and tests new procedures and/or instrumentation and establishes maintenance protocols, including advanced protocols for performing immunohistochemistry. Responsible for Antibody Preparation for IHC tests. Assists with development of new special stain tests and IHC tests Demonstrates advanced troubleshooting skills of IHC tests. Recommends approval of new procedures and instrumentation
• Assists the Manager in maintaining Quality Control (QC) and Quality Program records to meet standards/requirements of hospital and licensing accrediting agencies. Reviews and resolves problems with QC. Ensures documentation of all QC failures. Assist with designs and implementation of QC procedures. Assists with the development of Quality Program monitors. Collects data as required. Ensures compliance with all standards/requirements of hospital and licensing/accrediting agencies.
• Contributes to the goals and objectives of the laboratory These goals and objectives are defined and are utilized in the performance evaluation
• Orientation, Training and Procedures. Assists in maintaining a training program and manual. Assists in writing and maintaining current procedure manuals (where appropriate).Responsible for ensuring that new personnel, students, trainees and residents are trained/managed properly. Responsible for ensuring that all changes in procedures are effectively communicated.
• Assists in scheduling of workflow to ensure adequate coverage in the lab at all times Evaluates daily workload and makes appropriate adjustments of work/assignment schedules
• Inventories, receives and stores supplies Responsible for ordering supplies for the laboratory
• Participates in continuing education
• Performs other duties as assigned in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High School Diploma/GED with completion of a NAACLS approved Histology Technician or Histology Technologist training program or equivalent in concordance with current federal and state regulations required.
• Associate's degree preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Six (6) years of histology lab experience required

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• (ASCP-HSTCH) or (ASCP-HSTGT) Certification as either a Histotechnician or Histotechnologist by the ASCP Board of Certification required
• (ASCP-QIHC) Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) by the ASCP Board of Certification preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger and reach with hands and arms
• Work occasionally requires repetitive motion for extended periods of time throughout the day
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• 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
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to chemical odors and patient specimens requiring universal body fluid precautions, as well as potential exposure to hazardous chemicals and/or radioisotopes
• The noise level in the work environmental is usually moderate
• An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.
• Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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