Histotechnician, PRN (Surgical Hospital)

Summary

Job Description:

The Histotechnician (Non-Certified) prepares high-quality stained sections of patient's tissues for microscopic examination by Pathologist. Histotechnicians perform multiple automated and manual procedures on tissue portions with resultant high-quality slides which facilitate accurate Pathology reports.

Required Skills:

Work Experience:

One year of experience in a histology or anatomic pathology laboratory performing tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and slide preparation preferred. 

License/Registration/Certification:

Certified or registered as a Histotechnician preferred.

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Completion of an accredited histology program or equivalent on the job training required.

Skills:

1. Knowledge of tissue fixation, processing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and slide preparation techniques used in anatomic pathology laboratories.
2. Skill in accurately labeling, accessioning, and tracking tissue specimens to maintain patient identification and specimen integrity throughout all laboratory processes.
3. Skill in operating microtomes to produce high-quality 2–4 micron tissue sections and troubleshooting sectioning artifacts such as folds, wrinkles, or bubbles.
4. Skill in operating and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment including tissue processors, cryostats, automated stainers, and cover-slipping instruments.
5. Knowledge and skill in performing routine stains such as Hematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) and special stains to support accurate pathological diagnosis.
6. Ability to monitor histology processes, evaluate slide quality microscopically, and maintain quality control standards throughout specimen processing and staining.
7. Ability to assist pathologists during gross examinations, frozen sections, biopsies, and postmortem examinations while maintaining accurate documentation and specimen handling.
8. Knowledge of infection control, hazardous material handling, and compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations related to specimen storage and disposal.
9. Ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail to prevent specimen misidentification and ensure diagnostic-quality tissue preparation.
10. Ability to maintain orderly filing, storage, and retrieval systems for tissue blocks, slides, and laboratory records.