Non-Certified Histo Technician

Mymlc; Missouri; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Mymlc is seeking a Histotechnician (non-certified) to prepare cytology and pathology slides under supervision. You will maintain records, monitor reagents, and assist pathologists with specimen processing in an on-site lab.

Responsibilities include embedding, sectioning, labeling, and preparing blocks and slides; entering patient data; managing supplies; and assisting with send-outs. Requirements include a HS diploma and biology/chemistry coursework within 8 years, with 1 year of lab experience

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 12 hours of college Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years.
• 1 year laboratory experience required.
• 2 years histology clinical laboratory experience preferred.
• Histotechnician HT or Histotechnologist HTL certification required within 2 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform computer operations to enter patient information, charges, tests and diagnoses.
• Prepare and maintain cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
• Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
• Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Histology

Laboratory skills

Education

High School Diploma

Biology & Chemistry college credits 12 hours

Job description

Saint Joseph, MO, United States (On-site)

Job Description

The Histotechnician (non-certified) works under the supervision of the Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) or Histologic Technician HT (ASCP) and Director to prepare cytology/pathology slides for examination by the pathologists, maintain the records of these examinations, and monitor the supplies and reagents as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
• Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
• Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent - Required
• 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years - Required

Work Experience

• 1 Year - Laboratory experience - Required
• 2 Years - histology clinical laboratory experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnician (HT) - Required within 2 years of Hire OR
• Histotechnologist (HTL) - Required with 2 years of Hire
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period - Required