Histology Technicain

Pathregional; Lewiston (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pathregional in Lewiston, ID seeks a full-time Histology Lab Support professional to perform accessioning, grossing, microtomy, staining, and inventory maintenance in the Anatomic Pathology Lab.

The role emphasizes adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, accurate labeling, and collaboration with pathologists and staff to ensure quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biology, related field, or minimum 24 hours of biology and chemistry preferred.
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred, ASCP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning and grossing of specimens.
• Use a microtome and section paraffin blocks.
• Staining of slides, including special stains; cover slipping of slides.
• Maintain department records pertaining to specimen cases.
• Monitor and stock inventory; assist with preventive maintenance and QC of equipment.
• Follow HIPAA and safety standards and communicate professionally.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Technical skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BS in Chemistry or Biology or related field or 24+ biology/chemistry hours

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred

Job description

Full-time, Monday – Friday, 5:00am-2:00pm or 6:00am-3:00pm (could vary depending on need), rotating Saturdays (approx. 2-hour shift)

Location:

Anatomic Pathology Lab- 2841 Juniper Dr., Ste 1 in Lewiston, ID

Primary Function:

Under the general direction of department supervisor and pathologists, support the Anatomic Pathology Laboratory by performing functions within the Histology department.

Work Performed:

• Follow and demonstrate PRL’s core values, which includes mutual respect and teamwork, a collegial work environment, and commitment to staff and patient safety.
• Understand and adhere to all safety and HIPAA related standards to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Follow specific guidelines for specimen acceptance and entry into computer system.
• Labels specimens accurately and according to established procedures.
• Accessioning and grossing of specimens.
• Use microtome and section specimen paraffin blocks.
• Staining of slides, including special stains. Cover slipping of slides.
• Help maintain department records pertaining to specimen cases.
• Help fill client supply orders.
• Assist with preventive maintenance and QC of equipment.
• Participate in continuing education, Quality of Service and Quality Control Indicators.
• Complies with established department policies, procedures, and standards of operation; enforces safety and infection control policies and established.
• Communicate in a professional manner, maintaining patient/client confidentiality.
• Cooperate with department and laboratory staff to maintain harmonious working relationships among employees.
• Help monitor and stock inventory.
• Maintain clean and stocked work areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or pathologist.

Experience Background:

• Typing, data entry, and technical skills preferred.
• Prior laboratory experience preferred.
• High attention to detail and good hand-eye coordination.

Educational Background:

• Minimum high School diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, related field, or minimum 24 hours of biology and chemistry preferred.
• Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certification preferred, American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.