Histology Associate

Histology Associate , Per Diem - Day/Evening

Responsibilities:

• Daily Laboratory Maintenance:




• Maintain all laboratory equipment, including tissue processors, fixation stations, embedding centers, and stainers.
• Dispose of chemical waste per departmental and hospital regulations.




• LIS Software Utilization:




• Use LIS software for tracking and error reports.
• Print worklists and prioritize daily workflow as directed.
• Ensure quality control of blocks and slides.
• Distribute slides to residents and staff pathologists.
• Maintain accurate records of blocks and slides.
• File tissue blocks and report cassette printer deviations.




• Block and Slide Management:




• Collect blocks and slides for clinical testing, validation, or optimization.
• Distribute blocks and slides to Histology Technical Personnel for microtomy and/or testing.
• Use the tracking system for slide and block storage.




• Send-Out Testing:




• Handle send-out testing to CLIA-approved laboratories, including electronic documentation and arranging couriers.




• Solution and Reagent Preparation:




• Prepare solutions and reagents per approved procedures.
• Maintain tissue processors and fixation stations.
• Set up the frozen section laboratory, including cleaning and preparing staining solutions.




• LIS Operations:




• Perform daily lab operations using the LIS system.
• Participate in LIS implementations and operational testing, providing feedback for optimization.
• May handle off-hours pager coverage on a rotating basis.




• Slide Delivery and Case Compilation:




• Ensure accurate and timely slide delivery with associated paperwork.
• Compile complete cases.




• ARCOS Archive System:




• Perform daily duties and report discrepancies immediately.




• Lab Cleanliness:




• Maintain lab cleanliness, reduce clutter, and organize supplies.
• Remove paraffin from processing room floor daily.
• Report low supply stock to the inventory officer or supervisor.
• Para-trim blocks for timely microtomy preparation.




• Slide File Room Operations:




• Access archive materials per policy.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a high school degree.
• Basic understanding of histology laboratory functions and their relationship to patient care.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and above-average math skills preferred.
• HT(ASCP) eligibility preferred but not required.

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