The role of the Histotechnologist at U.S. Urology Partners is to perform histology laboratory procedures under the direction of the Laboratory Director or designated Pathologist. The Histotechnologist position requires a highly organized individual who can safely manage more than one task at a time and move efficiently throughout the processes. The Histotechnologist must be able to work and interact as part of a team. Clerical and non-specific duties may be done by a non-histotechnologist under the guidance of the histotechnologist.
Receives biopsy specimens, assigns case number and maintains a logbook.
Orders the appropriate Pathology report template and completes template in Electronic Medical Records system as required.
Maintains an accurate filing system for pathology reports, slides and blocks.
Responsible for sending out slides or blocks for consults, typing this data into the computer and refilling material when they are returned.
Orders laboratory supplies to ensure adequate on-site inventory at all times.
Monitors and records temperatures for histology equipment.
Ensures proper documentation is obtained prior to sending patient slides to medical institutions.
Specific Histology Duties:
Gross processing of specimens.
Embeds and processes tissue.
Sections specimens on microtome.
Creates and labels microscope slides for examination.
Performs and documents routine maintenance on laboratory equipment.Monitors liquid waste material volumes and coordinates with recycling locations for safe removal.
Maintains working knowledge of OSHA, CLIA, HIPAA compliance, and Joint Commission standards and applies these policies and procedures to daily responsibilities.
Regularly submits biopsy data to the NYSDOH Cancer Registry. Observes daily workload limits for prostate biopsy cases and miscellaneous biopsy cases.
Monitors and ensures required specimen retention times are met before specimen disposal.
Non-specific Histology Duties:
Stains tissue slides using manual or automated processes.
May be asked to assists the Laboratory Pathologist with any changes to or improvements to the staining process.
Performs QI on cytology specimens
Covers slip specimen slides.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have thorough knowledge in computer information systems.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.
What We are Offer You
At U.S. Urology Partners, we are guided by four core values. Every associate living the core values makes our company an amazing place to work. Here “Every Family Matters”
Make Someone’s Day
Achieve Possibilities Together
Treat people with dignity
Do the right thing
Beyond competitive compensation, our well-rounded benefits package includes a range of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, HSA / FSA, 401(k) matching, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more.
About US Urology Partners
U.S. Urology Partners is one of the nation’s largest independent providers of urology and related specialty services, including general urology, surgical procedures, advanced cancer treatment, and other ancillary services. Through Central Ohio Urology Group, Associated Medical Professionals of NY, Urology of Indiana, and Florida Urology Center, the U.S. Urology Partners clinical network now consists of more than 50 offices throughout the East Coast and Midwest, including a state-of-the-art, urology-specific ambulatory surgery center that is one of the first in the country to offer robotic surgery. U.S. Urology Partners was formed to support urology practices through an experienced team of healthcare executives and resources, while serving as a platform upon which NMS Capital is building a leading provider of urological services through an acquisition strategy.
U.S. Urology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.
