Histotechnician

				Responsibilities:

* Correctly performs all assigned technical procedures.             
* Integrates quality assurance into daily workload, verifies all controls appropriately with proper documentation.
* Performs maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting and minor repairs on assigned instrumentation.
* Communicates effectively and appropriately with coworkers & pathologists to assure the quality & integrity of the service. 
* Recommends modifications to existing policies/procedures and participates in the writing of technical procedures.
* Maintains proficiency in laboratory information systems including Reference Lab Ordering and Reference Lab Resulting.
* Maintains organized, clean, safe, and properly stocked work area.
* Active participation in the Medical Continuing Education Program of the department, staff development and training.
* Provides bench direction to new or training staff members.
* Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with existing Joint Commission, OSHA and Infection Control and Blood-Borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan and policies.
* Demonstrates commitment to a Culture of Patient Safety and High Reliability through use of the NJ STRONG patient safety behaviors.
* Engages in reducing unsafe practices and improving the culture of safety through implementation of best practices as appropriate for the discipline.
* Examples of safe practices include: hand hygiene, patient identification, reliable communication of routine and critical information, universal protocol, and practices to reduce healthcare associated infections and conditions.
* Provides additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
			

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