Summary: • Job Summary Responsible for accessioning specimens. • Preparing frozen sections, assisting in gross specimen examination, preparing fixed tissue specimens, and cutting, mounting, and staining tissue sections for microscopic examination by a pathologist. • Essential Functions Performs frozen section preparations within expected time while ensuring tissue is embedded properly, cut accurately, and stained correctly so that diagnosis to clinician can be made promptly. • Performs routine, special stains, and immune histochemical stains. • Recognizes deviations from expected results and uses judgment in determining appropriate actions. • Assists with autopsies according to standard procedures as assigned. • Prepares and organizes tissue specimens and assists in gross examination. • Prepares specimens to be sent to other laboratories for testing ensuring order accuracy and correct lab is chosen for testing. • Stores or disposes of prepared specimens, slides, and blocks in a neat retrievable manner. • Completes required daily procedures with accuracy. • Physical Requirements Works in laboratory with exposure to chemicals, pathogens and patient blood and body fluids. Some latex exposure may be expected. • Moderate lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying. • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and on occasion greater than 25 pounds with assistance. • Frequent walking, standing, stooping, and reaching. • Sitting with use of computer for long periods of time
Certifications:
Currently enrolled in a HT or HTL (ASCP) program and must obtain certification within one year of completing program or 1 year from hire date; or a certified HT or HTL (ASCP) and 1 year of experience is required or an uncertified HT with 3 at least years of experience is required.