Histology Technologist

Description:

• Utilize microtome to cut histology samples at high volume
• Embed samples in wax paraffin blocks
• Support immunohistochemistry samples and special staining samples
• Immunohistochemistry uses antibodies to detect surface antigens and special staining is a chemical method to apply reagents to slide where different aspects of cellular structure are enhanced
• Utilize automatic stainers, nothing manual
• Cut routine samples and do recuts for rest of shift
• Prepares for all phases of routine surgical pathology specimens for microscopic diagnosis, including processing, embedding, microtomy, H&E staining and frozen sectioning and simple tissue grossing.
• Determines the adequacy of routine and special stains including immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocols.
• Receives, accessions and prepares cytopathology specimens for processing.
• Participates in continuing education, in-services and departmental programs as required.
• Performs a variety of special histochemical and immunohistochemical stains according to departmental protocol.

Skills:

Histology, microtome, immunohistochemistry, Staining, embedding, ascp

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Associates in life science
• ASCP HLT or HT certification is preferred
• Microtomy experience
• IHC immunohistochemistry experience

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level