CERTIFIED HISTOTECHNOLOGIST - ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY
North Oaks Health System
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Job summary
North Oaks Health System in Hammond, LA seeks a Certified Histotechnologist to perform histology and cytology procedures in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory for pathologist review. The PRN - As Needed position involves variable shifts and non-exempt status.
Requirements include NAACLS-accredited Histotechnologist or Histotechnician training; HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) certification within 90 days after year one; and either a biology/chemistry-based bachelor or associate degree or equivalent credits.
Qualifications
- Registered Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP) certification within 90 days after first year.
- NAACLS-accredited Histotechnologist or Histotechnician program completion.
- Bachelor/Associate degree with biology and chemistry credits or equivalent.
- Experience preferred in general histopathology within last five years.
Responsibilities
- Review orders to ensure required information is present and specimens are properly submitted.
- Recognize properly fixed specimens from the tissue processor.
- Orient and embed biopsy/surgical tissue for diagnostic viewing.
- Perform routine and special stains and prepare slides for IHC as requested.
- Maintain equipment, inventory, and CAP/CLIA records; comply with HIPAA.
Skills
Education
Job description
CERTIFIED HISTOTECHNOLOGIST - ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY - 13641
US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | PRN - As Needed
Posted 3 days ago
Status: PRN - As Needed
Shift: Varies
Exempt: No
Summary:
Performs required histotechnology/cytology procedures on specimens received in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory for evaluation and diagnosis by a Pathologist. These procedures include but are not limited to: simple grossing; processing, embedding and cutting tissues from surgical specimens for routine histology; preparing body fluids and tissues for cytological examination; performing routine and special stains; and, performing immunohistochemical (IHC) stains
Other information:
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required:
O ne year of experience in a general histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada within the last five years preferred.
[Accredited laboratory is defined as having a CMS CLIA certificate of registration or accreditation OR Accreditation under ISO 15189]
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Histotechnologist program
OR
Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program
OR
Obtained a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or proof of an officially evaluated equivalent from a foreign college or university AND the baccalaureate degree includes a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
OR
Obtained an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or proof of an officially evaluated equivalent from a foreign college or university AND the associate degree includes a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both).
OR
Have at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited US college or university AND the transcript includes 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both).
3. Certification Required:
Registered Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP) or certification must be acquired
and maintained within 90 days after completing the first year of full time
acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary,
industry, or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada, as
required by ASCP.
OR
Registered Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or certification must be acquired and
maintained within 90 days after completing the first year of full time
acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry,
or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada, as required by
ASCP.
4. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
a. Must have an understanding of proper body mechanics
b. Must have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to handle and manipulate instruments and other equipment.
c. Must have good visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be tested for difficulty with color discrimination.
d. Many activities involve substantial repetitive motion.
5. Physical Effort Required
Strength: Lifting is generally restricted to 50 lbs. or less
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
a. Able to work independently such that work is appropriately triaged and output is optimized for quality and efficiency.
b. Able to receive, comprehend, retain and relate detailed information through oral and/or written communication.
c. Identifies and solves problems with minimal supervision. Handles difficult situations calmly, efficiently, and effectively.
2. Seriousness of Errors:
Understands errors can result in serious patient harm.
C. Working Conditions
a. Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens.
b. Exposure to electrical/mechanical/ and power equipment hazards.
c. Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
d. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
All working reagents containing hazardous materials are listed in detail in the "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS) manual. The incumbent is responsible for a working knowledge of this information.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
High stress position with frequent work interruptions that requires attention to detail and focus on work at hand to produce quality work efficiently.
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
Project a professional image through excellent interpersonal skills and courteous communication with external medical personnel, reference laboratory personnel, patients, their family.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
Project a professional image through excellent interpersonal skills and courteous communication with colleagues and internal medical personnel.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others: maintains work environment in a clean, sanitary, safe manner
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property:
a. Maintains equipment in good working order by performing maintenance as required.
b. Participates in maintaining proper supply inventory and uses supplies appropriately.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information: Complies with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor: works with minimal supervision; primarily works independently.
Responsibility for the Supervision of Others: none
Responsibilities:
1. Reviews all orders submitted with specimens to ensure that all required information is present from physicians and the specimens are appropriately submitted.
2. Recognizes properly fixed specimens from the completed cycle of the tissue processor.
- Skilled in correctly orienting and embedding biopsy, surgical, skin, and diagnostic cytology cell block tissue specimens.
4. Cuts and mounts paraffin block tissue specimens for optimum diagnostic viewing by pathologist.
5. Labels slides and specimens accurately and completely.
6. Performs routine and special stains to provide optimum tissue differentiation.
7. Performs cover slipping such that tissue elements are not obscured.
8. Prepares slides for and independently performs IHC staining as requested by the pathologist.
- Proficient in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting all equipment in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory according to manufacturer recommendations and procedures.
- Provides assistance in the gross room and with frozen sections, if personnel shortages exist, as permitted.
- Proficient and knowledgeable about the pathology information system and hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
- Performs quality control and analyzes its acceptability.
- Investigates, documents, communicates, and resolves problems or complaints.
- Assists in stocking supplies and notifies appropriate staff of low inventory.
15. Maintains records of all statistics as required by CAP and CLIA.
- Completes all yearly competency and continuing education.
- Attends and participates in meetings (departmental, in-service, etc.) as necessary.
18. Maintains professional growth and development through literature, seminars, conferences, and professional affiliations.
19. Assists in all aspects of emergency response. May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
20. Performs all duties in a safe manner to minimize risk to self and others.
21. Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.
22. Performs other duties as required or requested by the Director or designee.
CERTIFIED HISTOTECHNOLOGIST - ANATOMICAL PATHOLOGY - 13641
Posted 3 days ago
US:LA:Hammond | Allied Health and Rehabilitation Services | PRN - As Needed
Status: PRN - As Needed
Shift: Varies
Exempt: No
Summary:
Performs required histotechnology/cytology procedures on specimens received in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory for evaluation and diagnosis by a Pathologist. These procedures include but are not limited to: simple grossing; processing, embedding and cutting tissues from surgical specimens for routine histology; preparing body fluids and tissues for cytological examination; performing routine and special stains; and, performing immunohistochemical (IHC) stains
Other information:
A. Experience, Knowledge and Skill
1. Previous Experience Required:
O ne year of experience in a general histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry, or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada within the last five years preferred.
[Accredited laboratory is defined as having a CMS CLIA certificate of registration or accreditation OR Accreditation under ISO 15189]
2. Specialized or Technical Education Required:
Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Histotechnologist program
OR
Successfully completed a NAACLS accredited Histotechnician program
OR
Obtained a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or proof of an officially evaluated equivalent from a foreign college or university AND the baccalaureate degree includes a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both).
OR
Obtained an associate degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States or proof of an officially evaluated equivalent from a foreign college or university AND the associate degree includes a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both).
OR
Have at least 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of academic credit from a regionally accredited US college or university AND the transcript includes 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of chemistry and biology (must include credit hours in both).
3. Certification Required:
Registered Histotechnologist HTL(ASCP) or certification must be acquired
and maintained within 90 days after completing the first year of full time
acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary,
industry, or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada, as
required by ASCP.
OR
Registered Histotechnician HT(ASCP) or certification must be acquired and
maintained within 90 days after completing the first year of full time
acceptable work experience in a histopathology (clinical, veterinary, industry,
or research) accredited laboratory in the US or Canada, as required by
ASCP.
4. Manual or Physical Skill Required:
a. Must have an understanding of proper body mechanics
b. Must have finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination to handle and manipulate instruments and other equipment.
c. Must have good visual acuity and color discrimination. Must be tested for difficulty with color discrimination.
d. Many activities involve substantial repetitive motion.
5. Physical Effort Required
Strength: Lifting is generally restricted to 50 lbs. or less
Push: Occasionally
Pull: Occasionally
Carry: Occasionally
Lift: Occasionally
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
B. Work Complexities
1. Complexity and Difficulty of Work:
a. Able to work independently such that work is appropriately triaged and output is optimized for quality and efficiency.
b. Able to receive, comprehend, retain and relate detailed information through oral and/or written communication.
c. Identifies and solves problems with minimal supervision. Handles difficult situations calmly, efficiently, and effectively.
2. Seriousness of Errors:
Understands errors can result in serious patient harm.
C. Working Conditions
a. Exposure to infection from disease-bearing specimens.
b. Exposure to electrical/mechanical/ and power equipment hazards.
c. Exposure to odorous chemicals and specimens.
d. Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals.
All working reagents containing hazardous materials are listed in detail in the "Material Safety Data Sheets" (MSDS) manual. The incumbent is responsible for a working knowledge of this information.
2. Adverse Working Conditions:
High stress position with frequent work interruptions that requires attention to detail and focus on work at hand to produce quality work efficiently.
D. Contacts
1. Contacts with Customers, the General Public or Other Companies:
Project a professional image through excellent interpersonal skills and courteous communication with external medical personnel, reference laboratory personnel, patients, their family.
2. Contacts with Other Departments:
Project a professional image through excellent interpersonal skills and courteous communication with colleagues and internal medical personnel.
E. Responsibilities:
1. Responsibility for the safety of others: maintains work environment in a clean, sanitary, safe manner
2. Responsibility for Company Funds or Property:
a. Maintains equipment in good working order by performing maintenance as required.
b. Participates in maintaining proper supply inventory and uses supplies appropriately.
3. Responsibility for Confidential Information: Complies with HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
4. Responsibility for Performance of Work without immediate supervisor: works with minimal supervision; primarily works independently.
Responsibility for the Supervision of Others: none
Responsibilities:
1. Reviews all orders submitted with specimens to ensure that all required information is present from physicians and the specimens are appropriately submitted.
2. Recognizes properly fixed specimens from the completed cycle of the tissue processor.
- Skilled in correctly orienting and embedding biopsy, surgical, skin, and diagnostic cytology cell block tissue specimens.
4. Cuts and mounts paraffin block tissue specimens for optimum diagnostic viewing by pathologist.
5. Labels slides and specimens accurately and completely.
6. Performs routine and special stains to provide optimum tissue differentiation.
7. Performs cover slipping such that tissue elements are not obscured.
8. Prepares slides for and independently performs IHC staining as requested by the pathologist.
- Proficient in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting all equipment in the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory according to manufacturer recommendations and procedures.
- Provides assistance in the gross room and with frozen sections, if personnel shortages exist, as permitted.
- Proficient and knowledgeable about the pathology information system and hospital/department computer software and other digital systems, including computer downtime operations.
- Performs quality control and analyzes its acceptability.
- Investigates, documents, communicates, and resolves problems or complaints.
- Assists in stocking supplies and notifies appropriate staff of low inventory.
15. Maintains records of all statistics as required by CAP and CLIA.
- Completes all yearly competency and continuing education.
- Attends and participates in meetings (departmental, in-service, etc.) as necessary.
18. Maintains professional growth and development through literature, seminars, conferences, and professional affiliations.
19. Assists in all aspects of emergency response. May be required to work other shifts, weekends and holidays as assigned.
20. Performs all duties in a safe manner to minimize risk to self and others.
21. Follows North Oaks Health System's compliance programs and all federal and state regulatory guidelines.
22. Performs other duties as required or requested by the Director or designee.
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