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Mosaic Life Care
Non-Certified Histo Technician
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What they do
A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$54,678 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
The Histotechnician (non-certified) works under the supervision of the Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) or Histologic Technician HT (ASCP) and Director to prepare cytology/pathology slides for examination by the pathologists, maintain the records of these examinations, and monitor the supplies and reagents as necessary. Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist. Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis. Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents. Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed. Keep the area clean and orderly. Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out. Complete competence listing as given by department lead. Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
Other duties as assigned Education H.S. Diploma or equivalent
- Required 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years
- Required Work Experience 1 Year
- Laboratory experience
- Required 2 Years
- histology clinical laboratory experience
- Preferred Licenses and Certifications Histotechnician (HT)
- Required within 2 years of Hire OR Histotechnologist (HTL)
- Required with 2 years of Hire 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period
- Required