Histotechnologist - Full Time - OMC - New Orleans

ochsner; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA seeks a histology professional to receive, accessions, and process surgical, biopsy, and autopsy tissue. You will embed tissues, stain slides, and assist Pathologists and Residents in the gross dissection room.

Role requires a Bachelor's in histotechnology or related field, ASCP certification, and LA licensure; duties include quality control, education, and collaboration with staff to ensure accurate results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in histotechnology, biology, chemistry, physical science, medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science.
• Certification by the ASCP as histotechnician/histotechnologist/cytotechnologist/ medical laboratory scientist (or equivalent).
• Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.
• Excellent judgment and communication to interact with staff and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Properly orient tissue in paraffin medium and prepare slides for special procedures and routine processing.
• Assist in gross dissection and embedding of specimens; maintain QC logs and reagents.
• Manage workload and respond to requests within 24 hours; maintain equipment and safety procedures.
• Provide ongoing education to laboratory staff and support supervisor and pathologists as needed.
• Support quality control and problem-solving in the department.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Judgment and problem solving

Analytical skills

Stress management

Independent work

Computer skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in histotechnology or related field

Tools

microtomes

cryostats

automated slide strainers

coverslippers

Job description

About Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job receives and accessions surgical, biopsy, and autopsy specimens for routine tissue processing and subsequent microscopic examination. Assists Pathologists, Pathologist Assistants and Residents in the gross dissection room. Routinely embeds tissues in paraffin, cuts/stains/labels slides. Develops new procedures and evaluates reagents and equipment, follows test plans, coordinates internal validations and teaches and advises staff in problem-solving situations. Provides on-going education to laboratory staff and audits operations for quality control and serves as a consultant tech and assists the supervisor as needed. 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Job Duties

Properly orient tissue in paraffin medium ensuring all surfaces such as epidermis, dermis, mucosal, lumen and inked margins, are embedded and sectioned on the same plane. Prepares tissues or slides for Special Procedures such as send outs, EM, IF, Cell Flow, Cytogenetic, including packaging arranging transportation, documentation and billing. Maintains an adequate cut supply of Positive (+) control slides and documents on Control Tissue QC log, the case number QC date. Assists in managing workload and productivity by adjusting schedule when necessary. Completes Pathologists, Supervisors and management teams requests within 24 hours, notifying them of any delay. Cleans and maintains reagents tissue processors, embedding center, microtomy equipment, H&E stainer, immunostainers in excellent condition, keeping all work areas clean and documenting QC as required. Accommodates special needs of the section organization by volunteering to do any work/task when needed technical or nontechnical areas due to inclement weather, electrical power outages, computer downtime or other critical times. Follows safety guidelines as outlined for Department/Institution and documents instances appropriately. Performs special procedures such as special stain, Immunoperoxidase, undecalcified bone processing, photography of gross specimens and high complexity testing such as Immunohistochemistry as well as quality control procedures. Other related duties as required.

Employer

Ochsner Clinic Foundation

Geographic area of employment

New Orleans, LA

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in histotechnology, biology, chemistry, physical science, medical technology, medical laboratory science or clinical laboratory science.

Other Requirements

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology as a histotechnician, histotechnologist, cytotechnologist, medical laboratory scientist, international medical laboratory scientist, international cytotechnologist, international histotechnician, or international histotechnologist. Louisiana license as a clinical laboratory scientist.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Interpersonal skills to deal courteously and effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and other personnel.
• Excellent judgmental skills in order to identify and solve problems, prioritize work, and handle difficult situations.
• Analytical skills to effectively perform calculations, operate computers, printers, and laboratory equipment, including microtomes, cryostats, automated slide strainers, and cover slippers.
• Ability to manage stress in order to maintain a professional atmosphere and provide quality, accurate results and service to clients.
• Strong abilities working independently.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

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