| Location | North Platte, Nebraska |
Job Title:
Histology TechnicianCost Center:
PathologyJob Description:
The Histology Technician position is responsible for order entry and preparation of specimens for the gross and microscopic exam by the Pathologist and specialized testing/procedures on tissue.Essential Functions1.* Demonstrates safe and competent use of equipment and software to carry out duties. Includes; accurate entry of patient information, billing type and specimen information into software systems such as CoPath, Sunquest and Eclipses.2.* Prioritize workflow by medical necessity and priority. Answers and responds to telephone inquiries including faxing reports as requested.3.* Operates equipment including slide stainer, fume hood, microtome, tissue processor, and cryostat.4.* Prepares specimens for gross examination and orientation and grossing of dermatology specimens.5.* Performs cutting including frozen sections as needed and special stains as requested.6.* Performs cover slipping and staining of slides.7.* Prepares bone marrow kits. Assists with bone marrow collections and assist with autopsies and special procedures as requested.8.* Prepares specimens for send outs, including stone analysis, bone marrow studies and lymphoma studies.9.* Files slides and blocks, Cleans Gross Exam Room, cleans glassware, discards tissues, and maintains and stocks supplies.10.* Maintains Quality control and Quality Assurance logs and assists with QA studies and assists in writing and documenting new procedures and implementing new instrumentation. Reviews procedures as requested.