Histology Technician

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

GPH - North Platte NE Hospital Corp DBA Great Plains Health is seeking a Histology Technician to join its Pathology department. This role involves the preparation and examination of specimens for the gross and microscopic examination.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency with histology equipment, manage order entry, and maintain quality control. Responsibilities include operating specialized equipment and assisting during various pathology procedures.

Qualifications

• Efficiently manages order entry and specimen preparation.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of histology equipment.
• Maintains Quality control and Quality Assurance logs.

Responsibilities

• Prepares specimens for gross and microscopic exam.
• Operates histology equipment and software systems.
• Maintains lab supplies and cleanliness.

Tools

CoPath

Sunquest

Eclipses

Slide stainer

Microtome

Tissue processor

Cryostat

Job description

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Job Title

Histology Technician

Cost Center

Pathology

Job Description

The Histology Technician position is responsible for order entry and preparation of specimens for the gross and microscopic exam by the Pathologist and specialized testing/procedures on tissue.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates safe and competent use of equipment and software to carry out duties. Includes accurate entry of patient information, billing type and specimen information into software systems such as CoPath, Sunquest and Eclipses.
• Prioritizes workflow by medical necessity and priority. Answers and responds to telephone inquiries including faxing reports as requested.
• Operates equipment including slide stainer, fume hood, microtome, tissue processor, and cryostat.
• Prepares specimens for gross examination and orientation and grossing of dermatology specimens.
• Performs cutting including frozen sections as needed and special stains as requested.
• Performs cover slipping and staining of slides.
• Prepares bone marrow kits. Assists with bone marrow collections and assists with autopsies and special procedures as requested.
• Prepares specimens for send outs, including stone analysis, bone marrow studies and lymphoma studies.
• Files slides and blocks, cleans Gross Exam Room, cleans glassware, discards tissues, and maintains and stocks supplies.
• Maintains Quality control and Quality Assurance logs and assists with QA studies and assists in writing and documenting new procedures and implementing new instrumentation. Reviews procedures as requested.