Histology Technologist II - PT - Days - $10K Sign on Bonus - MHM

Responsibilities

• Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff.
• Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.
• Serves as Charge Technologist.
• Perform Immunohistochemistry, In-Situ hybridizations, Special Stains procedures, as needed.
• Perform Florescent Immunohistochemistry techniques.
• Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and cover slipping.
• Performs cytology processing, staining and cover slipping using accepted histological techniques.
• Performs quality control, preventative maintenance, and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.
• Assesses competency of team members.
• Prepares for and participates in inspections and assists the laboratory in meeting all regulatory guidelines.
• Assist in the validation, optimization, and implementation of new antibodies and special stains.
• Instruct and observe student technologists.
• Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.

Competencies

Accountability, accuracy & quality, analysis and decision making, clinical policies and standards, customer service, equipment maintenance - lab, histology special stains and immunohistochemistry, responding to change, specimen handling, accessioning, and processing, standards of behavior.

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.