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- Bachelor's degree
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Histotechnologist

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Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
$35.68 - $64.71 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

Laboratory tissue sectioning
Biology
Bachelor's degree in biological science
Report preparation
Computer operation
HT Certification
Quality records maintenance
Dissection
Laboratory equipment routine checks
Laboratory instruction
Testing and evaluation
Cutting
Reactive equipment maintenance
Pathology
Mid-level
Pathology specimen documentation
Transcription
Laboratory reports
Laboratory quality control records management
Bachelor's degree
Quality issues
Laboratory preventive maintenance
Embedding centers
Laboratory staff supervision
Histology laboratory test supervision experience
1 year
HTL Certification
Teaching

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General Summary of Position

Performs routine and complex histology procedures used in dermatopathology diagnosis. Assists in the pathology grossing area and participates in the general maintenance of the histopathology laboratory.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Applies principles of educational methodology in teaching histotechnician trainees, new employees, medical technology students, and residents, as scheduled. Provides direction in the proper preparation of tissue studies and coordinates technician work schedules.
Accessions surgical specimens, ensuring that the collection and testing specifications for the specimens match those indicated on the order.
Performs gross pathology examination and dissection of defined types of surgical specimens for histology processing. Troubleshoots specimen description or ordering discrepancies observed during grossing. Transcribes gross descriptions into the pathology report using the dictation system.
Performs computer operations involving specimen accessioning, slide preparation, and quality control.
Evaluates and resolves histology specimen problems and follows procedures for specimen rejection when necessary.
Participates in the development of new histology procedures and the improvement of existing histology techniques. Evaluates new techniques, instruments, and procedures as required.
Evaluates normal and abnormal tissue types. Embeds and orients tissue specimens for microscopic evaluation. Identifies and resolves problems in the automated tissue processing cycle.
Prepares reagents. Cuts paraffin sections for routine and difficult cases and resolves related technical issues. Assists histotechnicians with difficult sectioning cases.
Performs and evaluates the quality of routine hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and special stains on surgical slides. Troubleshoots staining procedures and implements corrective actions as necessary.
Performs and documents daily quality control procedures and initiates corrective actions when quality control results exceed established tolerance limits.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and instruments. Maintains appropriate records.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Physical, Biological, or Clinical Laboratory Science, or ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL), required.

Experience

One to two years of previous job experience required.

Licenses and Certifications

Histotechnologist (HTL), ASCP certification, required; or
Histotechnician (HT), ASCP certification, required.

This position has a hiring range of : USD $35.68 - USD $64.71 /Hr.

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