Histology Technician Certified
US-TX-LUFKIN
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Req #: 431451
Type: Day
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Overview: St. Luke's Health-Memorial paves the way for quality, innovative health care in East Texas and provides more than a quarter of a million patient services each year. With hospitals in Lufkin, Livingston, and San Augustine, St. Luke's Health-Memorial provides millions of dollars in charity care and community support each year. Responsibilities: Job Summary / Purpose: Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of tissue for the pathologist evaluation and diagnosis. Essential Key Job Responsibilities: * Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping. * Sections and stains histological specimens for routine and special studies. Prepares various stains, solutions, and other compounds used in the staining process. Follows written technical procedures. * Prioritizes work appropriately. Follows laboratory turnaround time standards. Uses time efficiently. * Assists pathologists within scope of practice. * Monitors supply inventory and assists in ordering and stocking, properly logs reagents and supplies into the lab when received. Follows laboratory inventory procedures. * Demonstrates competency operating, troubleshooting and maintaining equipment. * Performs routine maintenance on equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and completes maintenance records. Contacts Biomedical Engineering or Manufacturer for assistance or repair as needed. * Able to multitask effectively and to work with limited supervision. Qualifications: Required Education and Experience: Opt 1: Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician or Histotechnologist program Opt 2: HS and 60 college/university semester hrs, with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining. Opt 3: Associates degree with a combination of 12 hrs biology and chemistry (must include both) AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining. Opt 4: Will consider candidates with High School diploma and two or more years of experience in all areas of routine histology in lieu of academic credit/degree and/or certification. Preferred Education and Certifications: Associate degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnician program, AND/OR Histotechnician certification, HT, by American Society of Clinical Pathology Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training: Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties.
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