Histology Technician - 3rd Shift
Company: CSI Laboratories
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Summary:Responsible for various techniques involved with
preparation, processing and staining of tissue specimens for
examination and diagnosis. Prepares microscopic slides for
diagnostic purposes; performs diagnostic tests; maintains
laboratory, equipment and records.SHIFT: Monday-Friday,
11PM-7:30AMSummary of Essential Job Functions:Prepares microscopic
slides for patient diagnosis to include: tissue processing,
embedding and tissue orientation, sectioning of tissue blocks with
preparation of microscopic slides, staining and submission of
slides to Pathologist for diagnosis and reporting. Performs
procedures within the scope of practice for a Histotechnician to
include special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry and
various other special procedures.Strives to meet established
parameters such as departmental turnaround time (TAT).Utilizes the
Laboratory Information System for processing and tracking, printing
slide labels, ordering stains, and a variety of QA and reporting
functions.Participates in the on-call program as needed and call
back for off-shifts, weekends and holidays.Monitors inventory of
the department and routinely restocks supplies and alerts
leadership of the need for reordering. Maintains laboratory records
and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and/or
hospital record retention policies.Follows the chemical and
recycling program for xylene and formalin.Follows established
safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all
times. Disposes biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols
(see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan.Quality
Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality control policies and
procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are
performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws
for clinical laboratories.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum
Requirements:AA Degree OR Equivalent combination of
Education/Experience required.Bachelor's degree in Biological
/Physical sciences preferred.HT (ASCP) Histotechnician
certification required; HTL (ASCP) Histotechnologist
preferred.Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or
certification maintenance programs must complete the number of
continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or
certifying agency.Technical laboratory personnel whose
certification has been grandfathered and does not require
participation in a certification maintenance program must complete
at least twelve hours of continuing education annuallyA minimum of
2 years of general histology lab experience, with
immunohistochemistry experience preferred.Must satisfy CLIA
regulations to perform high complexity testing.
Keywords: CSI Laboratories, Alpharetta , Histology Technician - 3rd Shift, Professions , Alpharetta, Georgia
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