24012 - Histology Technician

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WMCH Weirton Medical Center is seeking a Histotechnician to support the anatomical study unit by preparing specimens and producing microscopic slides for pathologists. The role emphasizes timely processing, adherence to SOPs, and quality control to ensure accurate results for patient care.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and one year of histopathology experience, with a preference for an Associate degree and ASCP HT certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field preferred.
• HT Certification through ASCP preferred.
• One year of histopathology laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic procedures for specimen accessioning and processing to support patient care.
• Follows SOPs to produce accurate, reproducible results.
• Completes workload within established turnaround times and adjusts priorities as needed.
• Operates core laboratory equipment (cryostats, microtomes, slide stainers, pH meters, autoclave) per manual.
• Participates in training new staff in policies and procedures.
• Prepares tissue and produces microscopic slides using standard techniques.
• Maintains patient care considerations for all age groups per SOP.
• Records all work and quality control data accurately and legibly.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field

Tools

Histotechnician (HT) Certification – ASCP

Job description

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Performs basic laboratory procedures associated with the preparation of specimens for the anatomical study of their microscopic structure in support of the hospital’s mission of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Histotechnology or related field.
• Current Histotechnician (HT) Certification through (ASCP).

Experience

One (1) year of laboratory experience in histopathology.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs in a timely manner, the basic procedures (e.g., specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering) designed to meet the needs of the department in support of the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to produce accurate reproducible results.
• Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to requested ordering status (i.e., routine, STAT, ASAP).
• Operates basic laboratory equipment/instruments (e.g. cryostats, microtomes, knife sharpeners, embedding centers, slide stainers, pH meters, balance and autoclave) consistent with manufacturer’s instruction manual. This includes performing quality assurance, quality control, routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures designed to meet the needs of the department in support of the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Participates, as required, in the training of new employees, as established by laboratory policies.
• May assist in Gross Room specimen accessioning and processing, frozen section production and providing instruction to others for frozen section slide production and staining.
• Prepares tissue and produces microscopic slides using a wide variety of tissue techniques (i.e., fixation, embedding, sectioning and standard staining) in a timely manner to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients as requested by the physicians, in support of the hospital’s mission and goals.
• Must demonstrate, after receiving instruction and training, knowledge of the patient care requirements for all age groups as required by the laboratory standard operating procedures.
• Performs problem identification and subsequent appropriate problem resolution, (e.g., review of quality control records), in a timely manner.
• Records all work, (e.g., blocks cut, special stains, slides, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen section slides, immunofluorescent slides, re-cut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research), according to SOP. Completes all quality control documentation and records legibly and accurately (e.g., review of records, daily worksheets), according to SOP.
• Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to need(s).
• Maintains effective communication with laboratory sections, other hospital departments and public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems to support the hospital's mission of patient care.
• Effectively communicates in a timely manner any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the supervisor to expedite ordering of required supplies for the continual service of patients.
• Participates in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs in support of the department’s, hospital’s and the university’s goals and missions of teaching and research. Participates as required, in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students and technicians.
• Retains specimens for teaching and research (i.e., unique cases or aberrations), according to SOP, as monitored by supervision.
• Prepares specimens for departmental and interdepartmental conferences, as required by physicians according to SOP.
• Assists in various duties and responsibilities as needed which could include tasks in other Pathology areas.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to lift or push materials up to 40 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• May require unsupervised access to restricted areas that may contain medications, supplies and patient confidential information.
• May require travel between facilities/buildings.
• May be scheduled to work various shifts based on departmental needs.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

112 WMCH Clinical Labs

Address

651 Colliers Way
Weirton
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.