Histotechnician

PathGroup; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

PathGroup in Overland Park, KS is seeking a Histotechnician (HT) to prepare human tissue specimens for examination. The role includes embedding, microtomy, and performing special stains and IHC as directed. Responsibilities cover QC, documentation, safety, and adherence to industry guidelines.

A minimum of one year histology experience and training is required, with on-site work and standard lab hours. On-site position offering opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding.
• On-the-job histology training or formal histology training completed.

Responsibilities

• Embed all types of tissue.
• Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue.
• Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy.
• Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and maintain proper QC.
• Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents.
• Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed.
• Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed.
• File blocks and slides as needed.
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Assist in documentation and maintaining QA programs and monitors.
• Adhere to Corporate Compliance Program and Privacy/Security policies.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Histology training (on-the-job or formal)

Job description

A Histotechnician (HT) prepares human body tissue for examination by other laboratory professionals. The person in this position performs embedding, microtomy, and all related histology tasks. This position also performs special stain and IHC procedures as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Embed all types of tissue
• Section all types of paraffin embedded tissue
• Follow set protocols and procedures for embedding and microtomy
• Keep embedding area, microtome, and workstation clean and clutter free and maintain proper QC
• Maintain fresh solutions, stains and/or re-agents
• Perform special stain and/or IHC procedures as directed
• Assist with case assembly and distribution as needed
• File blocks and slides as needed
• Properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste
• Assists in documentation and maintaining effective department QA programs and monitors.
• Exercise all laboratory safety precautions and adhere to lab procedures as stated in procedure manuals.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the industry's best security practices and regulatory guidelines to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected health information and other sensitive company data.
• Must be familiar with and abide by the Corporate Compliance Program and all Corporate policies, including the Privacy and Security policies.

Requirements

EDUCATION & LICENSURE:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have completed on the job histology training or documented formal histology training.
• Maintains appropriate continuing education for certification if appropriate.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one year experience working in a histology lab, performing microtomy and/or embedding is required.

Work Location Type

On-Site

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