Histo Technologist

Job Title: Histo Technologist

Location: Charlotte,NC

Duration: Direct Hire

Duties:

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.

Skills:

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.