Histology Technologist- Full Time

Company: Community Health System
Location: Victoria
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description

Performs all required procedures relating Histology department testing on all types of specimens. Performs quality control procedures, instrument function checks, and preventative maintenance as required according to department policies and procedures. Teaches new employees laboratory policies and procedures. Accurately orients tissue in paraffin blocks. Produces high quality slides using a microtome. Performs special stains as required. Performs and assists with frozen sections. Assists pathologist with bone marrow biopsies. Enters surgical specimen data into the laboratory computer system. Monitors instrumentation for daily quality control and preventative maintenance. Willingly accepts other duties as required.

Education:

• A high school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of a course work in Histopathology preferred

Experience:

Three years experience in a laboratory as phlebotomist, MLT or MT preferred. Registered or registry eligible histotechnician or histotechnologist preferred --no previous experience required.

Licenses/Certificates-

BLS prior to completion of orientation process

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