Histotechnologist

experiencedAlliedHealth; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is hiring a Histotechnologist I to perform routine histology including fixation, processing, embedding, and staining of human tissue. The role involves immunohistochemistry, QC, LIS usage, and patient safety focus.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in histology, hospital experience, and proficiency with EPIC and LIS systems. Strong analytical skills and PC proficiency are required. It is a day shift in South Carolina.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• An Associate's Degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assign correct accession numbers to specimens logged into Histology.
• Select the correct processing schedule for each processing run; incorporate delay programs for weekend/holiday operations.
• Notify the senior tech of discrepancies with tissue processors and resolve per protocols.
• Ensure timely turnaround time and proper tissue orientation in embedding molds.
• Cut slides with correct orientation and thickness for tissue type.
• Prepare and maintain staining solutions for H&E and special stains to ensure consistent results.
• Set up and monitor automated slide stainers to maximize throughput.
• Process non-gyn specimens.
• Recognize acceptable vs. unacceptable staining and select controls for each case.
• Assist pathologist and staff with FNA procedures.

Skills

Strong PC skills

Strong Analytical skills

EPIC Experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree

Tools

LIS Program

EPIC

Job description

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!

Histotechnologist I

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Histotechnologist I completes routine Histology to include fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and Special Stains) of human tissue for evaluation. This includes a complex histologic technique such as immunohistochemistry. Assisting pathologist and/or pathologists' assistants with frozen sections and FNA procedures; accessioning of pathology specimens; daily documentation of QC; working with computers and LIS program; attention to patient safety goals to include accurate specimen and patient identification and other initiatives as determined by the department and overall completes other duties as assigned.

What you will do

• Assign correct accession number to specimens logged into Histology
• Select the correct processing schedule for each processing run. Incorporated appropriate delay programs for weekend and holiday operations.
• Notify the senior tech of any discrepancies/abnormalities concerning the tissue processors that could be resolved with established protocols.
• Ensure timely TAT for specimens, and recognize tissue structure accurately to orient tissue appropriately in correct embedding mold.
• Cut slides with the correct orientation and thickness for the tissue type.
• Select and sequence the chemical solutions required to perform the H&E stain. Perform appropriate solution preparation and maintenance of these solutions to insure consistent staining results.
• Set up and monitor any automated slide stainer to insure maximum slide throughput
• Process non-gyn specimens
• Recognized acceptable vs. unacceptable staining results for special stains or IHC stains, selecting appropriate controls, and including a control section with each patient case
• Tech assists pathologist and associated staff with FNA process

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of (2) two years histology lab experience Required
• Experience in microtomy and embedding Required
• Histology experience in a hospital-based setting Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated excellence in core value customer skills required
• Strong PC skills required
• Strong Analytical skills required
• EPIC Experience preferred

Physical Demand

Light-Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.