Histologist Registered - Laboratory

Christus Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a Histologist Registered to assist with cuts, stains, and mounting of human tissue specimens. Responsibilities include processing specimens, entering data into LIS, and preparing slides for pathologist review.

The position requires a histotechnology program completion, 2 years of histopathology experience, and adherence to CAP/CLIA/JCAHO standards. Work hours are 9AM–6PM, full-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum required within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and store surgical/cytological specimens.
• Enter patient information and orders into LIS; manage cassettes.
• Prepare slides/blocks for referral and assist with frozen sections.
• Maintain grossing areas, autopsy suite, and related supplies.
• Perform routine and special stains for microscopic evaluation.
• Operate microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, and staining equipment.
• Assist pathologists with frozen sections, FNA, and autopsies.
• Adhere to CAP, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards.

Skills

Histology

LIS data entry

Specimen processing

Immunostaining

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Accredited Histotechnology Program

Tools

Immunostainer

Microtome

Tissue processor

Staining equipment

Job description

Description

The Histologist Registered, assists with cuts, stains, and mounts specimens of human tissue to provide data on functioning of tissues and organs, causes and/or progress of disease, following established standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Collects, processes, and stores surgical/cytological specimens
• Enters patient information, orders, and technical information into LIS; prints/organizes cassettes
• Prepares specimens/slides/blocks for referral
• Orders, maintains referral log, processes reports, and monitors pending
• Maintains grossing area, frozen section room, and autopsy suite including cleaning and stocking of supplies and preparation of solutions
• Performs technical procedures that result in the creation of microscopic slide preparation
• Within acceptable TAT guidelines, devises and directs performance of routine and special stains to provide appropriate slides for the microscopic evaluation of tissues, fluids, and other A/P specimens
• Operates microtomes, embedding stations, tissue processors, staining equipment, cover slippers and other AP equipment to provide quality slides for pathologist examinations
• Operates Immunostainer(s) to provide quality slides for diagnostics immunostains
• Performs manual stains, as needed, to provide quality slides for diagnostic immunostains
• Assists Pathologist's / PA's with frozen sections, fine needle aspirations, and autopsies
• Quality Control / Improvement: performs analysis and records QC according to policy and procedure following CLIA, CAP, and Joint Commission guidelines and standards
• Maintenance/Lab Management: performs established daily and periodic preventative maintenance with documentation; troubleshoots minor problems and initiates service calls as needed; orders and restocks supplies/reagents; reviews policy & procedure manual; dates reagents and discards expired reagents
• Continuing Education/Development: attends, reads, or listens by tape to material of 10-12 in-house educational programs yearly; trains new staff in practices
• Completes tasks or special projects within time frame as assigned, or as requested by Supervisors, Manager, or Director
• Accreditation: follows CAP, AABB, Compliance, CLIA, JCAHO, and OSHA standards and prepares/participates in all applicable inspections
• Follows established protocols for safety, infection control, security, compliance, and the use of hazardous materials.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Histotechnology Program by CAHEA/NAACLS or military equivalent required.
• Successful completion of the core educational curriculum "Excellence at the Front End" required within one year of employment.

Experience

• 2 years of experience in histopathology is required along with a High school Diploma.
• 1 year of experience in histopathology is required along with an Associate's degree.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Certified Healthcare Access Associate through the National Association of Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM) preferred.
• Histotechnology certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification (ASCP) preferred.

Work Schedule

9AM - 6PM

Work Type

Full Time