PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies accuracy of specimen identification, accessions cases/specimens and maintains appropriate records
• Processes and embeds tissue specimens
• Cuts tissue blocks and coverslips slides according to established procedures and standards
• Performs routine and special stains according to established procedure
• Assists in preparation of frozen sections and performs special procedures
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment
• Organizes and presents completed cases accurately and according to all time schedules
• Follows all CCHS and laboratory safety policies
• Completes all annual Laboratory Safety Training, including Safety Manual review and Fire Safety
• Answers the telephone courteously and promptly and follows through on all inquiries and requests in a timely manner or escalates appropriately
• Assists with training of new employees and students

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates Degree as Histotechnician; or
• Associates Degree (curriculum must include 12 semester hours of chemistry and biology); and at least one year of recent full time work experience in an accredited histopathology laboratory (in the last five years)
• ASCP certification required
• Knowledge of Histology laboratory techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques for safety, infection control, and quality assurance
• Skill in manual dexterity and normal color vision
• Skill in the use of manual and automated equipment