Histotechnician, Non-Certified - IP Lab Tech

Memorial Home Services; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Springfield, IL is seeking a Histology Technician to support daily preparation of routine and specialized histology procedures, including gross examination, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and staining.

On-the-job training is provided, with potential ASCP certification after one year and compliance with CLIA, CAP and safety standards. Candidates should have a degree as specified and basic laboratory skills to ensure high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist.
• Utilize LIS system and other computer systems to perform duties.
• Sort and assign cases to pathologists.
• Operate, clean and maintain histology equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures; document remedial actions.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for manual and automated stain processes.
• File blocks and slides according to department procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• May participate in on-call and weekend rotation as deemed by the Histology Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Skills

Basic laboratory skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or Associate’s degree with 60 semester hours including 24 medical laboratory technology or 24 science with chemistry/biology

Job description

To participate in the daily preparation of routine and special histology procedures including gross examination, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy and routine and advanced staining techniques. May study histotechnology and complete in-house training in order to take the ASCP certification exam after one year of on-the-job work experience. (Qualifications as outlined by ASCP Certification Board). Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.n

Education:

• Bachelor of Science or an Associates that includes 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic laboratory skills required.

Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by a pathologist. Activities may include specimen accessioning, grossing, frozen sectioning, embedding, microtomy and routine and specialized staining.
• Utilize LIS system and other computer systems necessary to perform duties.
• Sort and assign cases to pathologists.
• Operate, clean and maintain all histology equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for manual and automated stain processes.
• File blocks and slides according to department procedures.
• Adhere to quality control policies and document all quality control activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• May participate in department on call and weekend rotation schedules as deemed appropriate by the Histology Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
• SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
• QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
• EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.