Histotechnician

JOB SUMMARY

Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by pathologists by performing required duties and responsibilities.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Overall performance rating of below indicated essential job duties: Prepares sections of human or animal tissues for examination Routine tissue processing techniques to cut, mount and stain tissue specimens received for histologic examination Process, cut and stain blocks of tissue from autopsy specimens Assign identification numbers to all pathology specimens Prepares reagent, stains, and solutions as necessary for processing tissue specimens Maintains a complete process improvement program including monitoring logs, equipment and instrument maintenance records, control data, standards and safety maternal procedures manuals Performs routine maintenance on all equipment

EDUCATION/LICENSE/ CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Minimum requirement: Associate in Science or equivalent from an accredited college/technical school Maintains active HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent Preferred qualifications:

NA WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional medical laboratory environment. Constantly works near moving mechanical parts Constantlyexposed toblood and/or body fluids andinfection. Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals Occasionally exposed to risk of radiation The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Occasionally required to maintain a stationary position (standing or sitting) Frequently required to walk and move about Frequently required to operate a computer and other equipment Frequently required to use fine motor skills to handle and operate instruments/devices Constantly required to communicate with patients and other care team requiring talking and hearing Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.