Histotechnician - #251337
Memorial Health
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Springfield, IL
Contract type: Full time
Process tissue and prepare slides for diagnosis by pathologists. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.
Education
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.
Experience
One year of experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Education
Qualifications
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registry
HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certification required.
Experience
One year of experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Log specimens on computer system/copath, retrieve surgical numbers, and charge for procedures performed.
- Assist pathologists with surgical specimens and other related duties.
- Process surgical, autopsy and research material.
- Program and operate automated tissue processors and evaluate problems.
- Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Quality, Integrity and Stewardship that support our mission, vision and values:
- SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I will put safety first in everything I do. I will speak up, without fear, on matters of patient and colleague safety. I will take action to create an environment of zero harm.
- QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I will continually advance my knowledge and skills. I will seek out continuous improvement opportunities. I will deliver evidence-based care that leads to excellence in outcomes.
- INTEGRITY: Show respect and Compassion - I will respect others and show compassion. I will behave honesty and ethically. I will be accountable for my attitude, actions and health.
- STEWARDSHIP: Reduce Waste - I will use resources wisely and maintain financial stability. I will work together to coordinate care and services across the health system. I will promote healthier communities.
- Histology Microtomy including; embedding specimens in paraffin and sectioning specimens using manual and automated microtomes.
- Operate and perform duties associated with departmental instrumentation such as: automated stainer and coverslipper.
- Prepare and complete special stains and IHC stains required by pathologists.
- Assist pathologists with preparation of frozen sections including operating cryostats.
- File and retrieve specimens, slides and paraffin blocks.
- Rotate on-call duties as required.
- Assist with the instruction of new employees.
- Assist and prepare for laboratory inspections.
- Provide general maintenance and cleanliness of equipment.
- Order supplies for the department.
- Perform special laboratory methods such as: neuropathology techniques, immunohistochemical techniques, muscle biopsies, renal biopsies, lymphoma workups, decal procedures, bone marrow processing/AZF and microwave techniques.
- Identify and define terminology, principles, reactions and results of special laboratory procedures.
- Interpret reactions, results and protocols to assess validity and check for common or unusual problems.
- Make recommendations to improve procedures in regard to efficiency and safety.
- Identify normal tissues grossly and microscopically.
- Prepare sections for immunofluorescent studies and assist other departments with histotechnologic expertise as required.
- Perform other tasks as determined by the director, administrative staff, supervisor, or other personnel in order to maintain primary departmental functions.
- Promote guest relations at all times.
- Ensure that professional and personal activities conform to Memorial Medical Center’s strategic plan, Behavioral Standards, and Great Patient Experience Program.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
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