Histotechnologist

WVU Medicine; Weirton (WV); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

WMCH Weirton Medical Center seeks aHistotechnologist to perform and analyze histology and immunohistochemistry within licensure scope in support of patient care. The role requires a Histotechnology degree and histopathology experience, with ASCP HTL and QIHC preferred.

Responsibilities include embedding, staining, slide preparation, and maintaining equipment with QA/QC practices. You will contribute to education initiatives and collaborate across departments to ensure timely, accurate results.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Histotechnology or related field.
• ASCP HTL certification preferred.
• QIHC certification preferred.
• One year of histopathology laboratory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Perform assigned laboratory procedures including accessioning, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using fixation, embedding, sectioning and staining techniques to meet patient needs.
• Operate basic and advanced lab equipment with maintenance, QC, calibration and troubleshooting as required.
• Record work such as blocks cut, slides, stains, and immunohistochemistry results in the lab system.
• Maintain communication with laboratory sections and hospital departments to resolve issues and disseminate information.
• Participate in education of medical students, residents, and MLS/Histotech students as required.
• Recognize errors and participate in QA/QC procedures and process improvement.
• Support change and productivity through meetings and project involvement.

Conocimientos

Computer skills

Communication

Laboratory equipment use

Procedural compliance

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Histotechnology or related field

Herramientas

Tissue processors

Cryostats

Microtomes

IHC instrumentation

Descripción del empleo

Perform and analyze clinical laboratory procedures and tests within scope of licensure associated with the preparation of specimens for the anatomical study of their microscopic structure in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Histotechnology or related field.

Preferredqualifications

• Histotechnologist Certification (HTL) with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).
• Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) Certification through (ASCP).

Experience

• One (1) year of laboratory experience in histopathology

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform assigned laboratory procedures (e.g., but not limited to, specimen accessioning and processing, inventory, ordering, embedding, tissue cutting and staining, frozen section production, special stains for cellular structures, immunohistochemistry).
• Prepare tissue and produce microscopic slides using a wide variety of tissue techniques (i.e., fixation, embedding, sectioning and standard staining) to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients as requested by the physicians.
• Operate basic and advanced laboratory equipment/instruments (e.g., cryostats, tissue processors, microtomes, knife sharpeners, slide stainers, embedding centers, distillation system, pH meters, special stain units, IHC instrumentation) consistent with manufacturers’ instruction manuals, and with laboratory SOP. Perform quality assurance, quality control, and required equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, calibration and quality control on instruments.
• Record all work, (e.g., blocks cut, special stains, slides, immunoperoxidase slides, frozen section slides, immunofluorescent slides, re-cut slides, autopsy and surgical slides, decals, conference, teaching and research),
• Maintain effective communication with laboratory sections, other hospital departments and public, as necessary to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems.
• Participate in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the department. Participate as required, in the education of medical students, residents, PA students, School of Medicine students, MLS and Histotechnology students and technicians.
• Recognize errors, medical and technical problems and utilize expertise to perform minor and major troubleshooting and appropriate and timely problem resolution. Provide input for development of quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Participate in planning and implementing change and maintaining and improving productivity through attendance and participation in tech meetings, projects, and discussions with supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
• Visual acuity must not be impaired. Color differentiation is required.
• Manual dexterity for instrument operation including microscope.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Noisy environment.
• Foul or unpleasant odors.
• Perform procedures and operate instrumentation while wearing protective apparel.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens.

Skills And Abilities

• Able to use a computer keyboard, monitor and mouse
• Able to communicate verbally, written and electronically with healthcare personnel, families and patients.
• Able to use numerous types of laboratory equipment.
• Able to follow complex procedures with minimal guidance.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company

WMCH Weirton Medical Center

Cost Center

112 WMCH Clinical Labs

Address

601 Colliers Way
Weirton
West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.