Non-Certified Histo Technician

Mosaic Life Care; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mosaic Life Care is hiring a Histotechnician (non-certified) to prepare cytology and pathology slides under supervision and to maintain accurate records. The role involves monitoring reagents and supplies while assisting pathologists in specimen evaluation.

You will embed, section, label tissues, enter patient data, manage blocks and stains, and ensure quality control. The position requires basic biology/chemistry coursework and 1 year of laboratory experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• 12 hours combined biology/chemistry college credits within past 8 years required.
• 1 year laboratory experience required.
• 2 years histology clinical lab experience preferred.
• HT license required within 2 years of hire; HTL license required with 2 years of hire.
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period required.

Responsibilities

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare and maintain quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room; pick up specimens as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly; handle send-outs.

Skills

Precise hand-eye coordination

Reading, writing, counting, reasoning

Lifting 30-40 pounds

Familiarity with human anatomy

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

12 hours biology/chemistry college credit (past 8 years)

Job description

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.

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

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Precise hand/ eye coordination is necessary to prepare and process slides.
• Ability to read, write, count, and reason required.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift 30-40 pounds
• Familiarity with human anatomy

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, etc.
• Must work well as a team member.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Should be able to walk and stand to work in the area.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Ability to follow rules instructions such as procedures for processing specimens.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Ability to see and to distinguish color.

Exposure to Hazards

• Infectious body fluids, hazardous chemicals and fumes.