Histotechnician/Histotechnologist

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Histotechnician at University Hospitals prepares tissue specimens for surgical pathology examination, embedding, sectioning, and staining slides using automated or manual methods, supporting accurate diagnoses.

You will perform embedding and cutting on biopsies and large specimens, follow policies to perform moderate complexity testing, maintain equipment, and ensure PHI and safety compliance while contributing to departmental initiatives.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Good organizational skills (Required)
• Able to multitask (Required)
• Able to work independently and with others (Required)
• Knowledge of lab policies, safety, equipment and instrumentation (Required)
• Knowledge of histologic preparation, staining, fixatives and techniques (Required)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and handling hazardous chemicals (Required)
• Knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations as they pertain to histopathology (Required)

Responsibilities

• Performs embedding and cutting on biopsies and large specimens, meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Performs moderate complexity testing according to lab policies.
• Maintains competency in all assigned areas for pre-, analytical and post-analytical processes.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and documents equipment failures.
• Completes mandatory assignments within timelines.
• Communicates clearly with the team to optimize operations.
• Participates in departmental projects and contributes to a positive environment.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and self-development.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organization

Multitasking

Independence & teamwork

Lab policies & safety

Histology knowledge

Staining procedures & techniques

Laboratory safety

CAP/CLIA regulations

Education

ASCP HT certification (Preferred)

Associate's Degree in Histology or related field or HS with HT certification

Job description

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate +$2 per hour incentive pay
• Sign on bonus

A Brief Overview

The Histotechnician prepares tissue specimens for surgical pathology examination. This includes evaluating the acceptability of the specimens, properly embedding the processed tissue, cutting/sectioning the specimens, and staining the slides using automated or manual methods.

What You Will Do

• Performs embedding and cutting on both biopsies and large surgical specimens, while consistently meeting quality and productivity standards.
• Follows lab policies and procedures to perform moderate complexity testing
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in all assigned areas to accurately and efficiently perform pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, and documents laboratory equipment failures.
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
• Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.
• Actively participates in departmental projects; contributes positively to department environment/initiatives.
• Contributes to a positive work environment.
• Takes responsibility for self-development.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Associate's Degree in Histology or in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution (Required) or High School Equivalent/GED with established Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) obtained on or before December 31, 2004 (required)

Work Experience

• 1+ years experience in a clinical histology laboratory (Preferred)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic computer skills (Required proficiency)
• Good organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Able to multitask (Required proficiency)
• Able to work effectively independently and with other team members (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of standard lab policy and procedures, safety practices equipment and instrumentation (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of principals, concepts, and methodology sufficient to perform the full spectrum of histologic preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of staining procedures, fixatives, and preparation techniques common to histology laboratories (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety including standard precautions for handling hazardous chemicals and solutions (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of CAP/CLIA regulations as they pertain to histopathology

Licenses and Certifications

• Certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists HT(ASCP) (Preferred)