HISTO TECH II in Hattiesburg, Mississippi at Forrest General Hospital

Job Summary:

The Histology Technician will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgery or other out-line facilities are prioritized according to the standards required.

The Histo-Tech 11 will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule.

Performance Expectations

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and preceptor phases of your orientation of your job.

• Retrieves specimens from the Surgery Department
• Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory
• Sorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slides
• Prepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures
• Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives
• Records number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and label
• Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
• Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures
• Is capable of performing all routine and special procedures which may include but is not limited to:
• CAP workload recording, Surveys and validation
• Operation of automotive stainers
• Hematoxylin and eosin stains
• Deparaffinizing for special stains
• Send-outs
• Surgical pathology request
• Slide request procedures
• Carbohydrate stains
• Connective tissue and muscle fiber stains
• Microorganism stains
• Pigments and mineral stains
• Nuclear and cytoplasmic stains
• Lipid stains
• Nerve tissue stains
• Immunoperozidase stains
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisors
• Performs with a minimum of errors- works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of work
• Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel when requested
• Shows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do so
• Encourages other lab personnel towards professional growth and development by sharing information
• Keeps current with changes in laboratory procedures
• Daily assignments are completed within eight – hour shifts
• Organizes work for effective utilization of time
• Able to determine priorities when organizing daily assignments
• Daily workload indicates good use of time
• Seeks assistance when necessary from Histology Technologist Team leader or Anatomic Pathology Supervisor
• Makes pertinent observations in regard to department needs and office suggestions
• Utilizes supplies in non-wasteful manner
• Observes confidentiality, both with patient information and co-workers
• Maintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and with people in general
• Promotes an environment in which the laboratory staff can work together cooperatively toward objectives
• Capable of performing a variety of tasks within the scope of job duties
• Accepts accountability for actions
• Assumes responsibility for own behavior
• Able to recognize the importance of hospital policy
• Accepts and follows hospital policy
• Can be counted on to carry out instructions and fulfill job responsibilities
• Can be counted on to report to work as scheduled
• Accepts responsibility for an becomes available for overtime when workload requires
• Accepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different shift when workload or conditions warrant it

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of clinical experience in a hospital or healthcare clinic.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• HT (ASCP) or equivalent credentials

Mental Demands:

Ability to prioritize and organize tasks, communicate effectively, cooperate with others, perform test

procedures, quality control procedures, and report results, perform repetitive tasks and follow directions

precisely and solve problems.