Histology Technician

Job Description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana, our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Shift: Part-Time; Schedule Varies.

Position Summary:

Incumbent will perform all duties of a histology technician in preparing tissue specimens for pathologist examination: embedding, cutting and staining formalin-fixed tissue in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices. Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

3 years of work experience performing routine histology technician duties.

Reliable Transportation.

Additional Job Qualifications:

Good working knowledge of principles and techniques in histology.

Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule.

Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand.

Must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.

Must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment.

Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Embedding & Cutting:

Properly orients and embeds all types of tissue with adequate speed (min.40-60 blocks per hour)

Cuts paraffin blocks according to protocol with adequate speed (min.60 blocks per hour) and with good quality

Accurately labels all slides: routine H&E, levels, recuts and special stains

2. Routine Staining:

Stains routine H&E slides according to protocol

Evaluates quality of H&E slides before releasing to pathologists

3. Special Stains:

Accurately tags slides and distributes accordingly

Stains slides on automated stainer and manually if needed, according to protocol

4. Equipment Maintenance:

Maintains QC records for assigned station, keeping microtome, water bath and cold plate in good, clean condition

5. Miscellaneous:

Competent in use and troubleshooting problems with routine equipment used:

Tissue processors, embedding units, autostainer/coverslipper, cryostat, special stainers

Assists with organizing and maintain block filing system

Assists with routine inventory check-in, storing and distribution

Other duties as assigned by the Histology Supervisors and/or P.A.s

Participates in education programs, workshops and meetings to enhance professional growth and stay current in histology

Utilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasing