Histotechnician I - Histology
$58,968–$81,078 year
On-siteChampaign, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Prepare sections of human tissue for examination by cutting, mounting, and staining specimens using tissue processing techniques. Operate computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue, while maintaining and troubleshooting delicate electronic histological devices. Perform macroscopic examinations, dissections, and submissions of tissue specimens, and generate reports via computerized data entry. Supervise and train technicians on procedures, manage inventory levels, and coordinate external block requests or second opinions. Evaluate specimen acceptability, ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and HIPAA regulations, and maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree
- certification from a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) or Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program
- Must understand the underlying scientific purposes and principles of the Anatomic Pathology
- Must be able to recognize unacceptable specimens and inadequate patient/specimen information
- Must be familiar with specimen terminology, histology laboratory techniques and procedures, specimen handling protocols, the use of job specific laboratory equipment, and universal precautions
- Must have a general comprehension of the factors that affect health and disease including age related factors and the importance of laboratory tests to medical care
- Must be familiar with the various services available in the clinic and have an understanding and appreciation of the roles and interrelationships of paramedical and other health-related fields
- Must be capable of performing technically demanding tests
- Must have theoretic understanding of quality assurance
- Must have working knowledge of the accuracy, precision, and/or expected results for current methods
- Ability to efficiently operate a variety of standard office machines including a personal computer, computer software, (i.e. Word, Excel) phone, fax, shredding equipment, copier, and any other operating system utilized for this position
- Visual acuity and normal color perception is mandatory
- Hearing within, or correctable to, normal range
- vision correctable to 20/20
- manual dexterity for the operation of office equipment is required
- Requirements may include working irregular hours
Desired Qualifications
- Six months' experience as HT or HLT post training
- Certified through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) and practices under the credentials of HT or HLT (ASCP)
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