Histotechnologist I or II

tidelandshealth; Georgetown (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidelands Health is hiring a Histotechnologist II to perform routine histology, fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining (H&E and special stains) with immunohistochemistry as needed. You will assist pathologists and maintain quality control in a high-volume lab.

The role requires an Associate or Bachelor of Science with at least 1 year of histology experience, strong PC skills, and familiarity with LIS and EPIC systems. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year histology lab experience; hospital setting preferred.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Proficient with computers and laboratory information systems.

Responsibilities

• Assign accession numbers to specimens logged in Histology.
• Choose processing schedules and manage delays for weekends/holidays.
• Flag discrepancies with tissue processors and follow protocols.
• Ensure timely turnaround time (TAT) and proper tissue orientation.
• Section slides with correct orientation and thickness.
• Prepare and maintain solutions for H&E staining.
• Operate automated slide stainers for throughput.
• Process non-gyn specimens; assess staining quality.
• Assist pathologist and staff with FNA procedures.

Skills

Customer service

PC skills

Analytical skills

EPIC experience

Education

Associate's Degree in biology/chemistry related field

Bachelor's Degree in science

Tools

LIS software

Job description

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

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)

Histotechnologist II

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 II 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

• Associate's Degree (60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) from an accredited (regionally or nationally) college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the associate degree) Required or
• Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) accredited (regionally or nationally) college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) in biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both), which may be obtained within, or in addition to, the bachelor’s degree) Required

Experience Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-year histology lab experience. Preferably 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

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnologist - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required or
• Histotechnician - American Society for Clinical Pathology Required

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.