Histotechnician

HNL Lab Medicine; Roble (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HNL Lab Medicine in Roble, CA is seeking a histology technician to support tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and digital slide scanning on a second-shift schedule. You will work Sunday to Thursday 2 PM to 10:30 PM with weekend rotation as needed.

Responsibilities include following SOPs, handling specimens, assisting pathologists, and maintaining quality control. An Associate's degree in a lab science or equivalent experience is required, with LIS proficiency and basic math/reasoning

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or equivalent education.
• Alternatively, two years of clinical environment data handling/specimen processing experience.
• Ability to read and interpret scientific literature and regulatory documents.
• Experience with LIS and basic computer software used in a histology lab.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to perform duties.
• Identify, prepare, and process tissue specimens per SOPs.
• Process tissues using processors, microtomy, stainers, and digital slide scanners.
• Cover specialty areas beyond processing, embedding, and microtomy as needed.
• Prioritize work to respond to workload and STAT requests.
• Troubleshoot instruments and perform routine maintenance per guidelines.
• Participate in quality control and service recovery programs.
• Provide orientation/training for new staff and students.

Skills

Language ability

Math ability

Reasoning ability

Computer skills

Education

Associate's degree in laboratory science

2 years experience in clinical environment

Tools

Laboratory Information Systems

Word processing

Spreadsheets

E-mail

Job description

Work Schedule: Second shift position: Sunday to Thursday 2 PM to 10:30 PM; variable shift hours and weekend rotation as needed, based on the workflow of the department.

Prepares surgical and autopsy specimen materials for clinical diagnosis. Assists pathologist in making various examinations on submitted specimens including all phases of varied and complex histological procedures involving relatively advanced histological work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintains knowledge of anatomy, pathology, and medical terminology to appropriately perform job duties.
• Identifies, prepares, and processes tissue specimens according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Processes tissues utilizing automated techniques according to departmental SOPs to include tissue processors, microtomy, stainers, and digital slide scanners.
• Covers specialty areas beyond processing, embedding, and microtomy, such as muscle biopsy send out and limited IHC responsibilities as needed.
• Prioritizes/reorganizes work to respond to workload and/or STAT requests.
• Recognizes and corrects instrument malfunctions within the scope of the operations manual and records troubleshooting activities; Includes routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments as per manufacturer guidelines.
• Conducts established quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Provides clinical orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
• Participates in Service Recovery and continuing education programs, as applicable.
• Functions appropriately for on-call demands, if required.Performs necessary barcoding functions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

Associate's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science; or equivalent education from an accredited institution and/or one year experience in processing/embedding/microtomy in a Histopathology laboratory; or two years in a clinical environment with data processing/specimen handling experience.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Word processing, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Laboratory Information Systems

Certificates and Licenses:

No certifications needed.

HNL Lab Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Address: 794 Roble Rd

Primary Location: HNL- Roble

Position Type: Onsite

Department: 1046-00191 Histology