Histotechnologist II

• Performs routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to policies and procedures.
• Capable of performingall ofthe duties/responsibilities of aHistotechnologistI.
• May perform gross tissue examination (high complexity testing) if meets personnel qualifications set forth by the 1988 CLIA CFR 493.1489 and the corporate Minimum Qualifications for Non-Pathologist Performing Gross Tissue Examinations SOP.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
• Obtain and validate control tissue used in special stains.
• Perform all special stain procedures.
• May prepare solutions and reagents for IHC procedures.
• May obtain and validate control material used in IHC procedures.
• May perform IHC testing.
• Provide training and guidance toHistotechnicians/Histotechnologists, students and lab aides.
• Perform specimen preparation on non-gynecological specimens, includingcytopreparation, staining,coverslipping, etc. after completing training on non-gynecological specimen types. This includes specimen preparation of Fine Needle Aspiration (FNA) specimens
• Adhere to laboratory's quality controlpolicies, anddocuments all quality control activities;has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them.
• Differentiateacceptableand unacceptableprocessing, embedding,cuttingand staining of tissue specimens.
• May be required to develop, execute, or validate new procedures.
• Capable of identifying problems that may affect test performance or reporting of testresults and resolve or immediately report to histologysupervisor/manager,technical supervisoror director.
• Capable of completing daily, routine histology functions without supervision.
• Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.
• Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Required WorkExperience:

• AS degree or equivalent training and experience
• HT (ASCP)
• 3 years Histology experience
• Current state licensure, if applicable
• Meets all requirements as outlined in corporate Policy for Minimum Qualifications forHistotechnicianand Histology Supervisor.
• If performing Immunohistochemistry testing, meet all requirements as outlined in corporate Minimum Qualifications for Personnel Performing Immunohistochemistry Testing SOP.

Preferred Work Experience:

• BS degree
• HTL (ASCP)
• Graduate of a NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program
• 6 years of histopathology experience
• Immunohistochemistry experience

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The normal performance of duties may require lifting and carrying objects: Objects 1 to 10 pounds are lifted and carried frequently; objects 11 to 25pounds are lifted and carried occasionally; objects 36 to 50 pounds are seldom lifted or carried and objects over 50 pounds are not to be lifted or carried without assistance.
• Ability to stand and work at the bench for long periods of time.
• Frequent walking and/or standing.
• May be required to use a wide variety of manual tools and laboratory instruments and apparatuses all of whichdemand significant manualdexterity

Knowledge:

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Skills:

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