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Histotechnologist (Levels 1-3)
Histotechnologist (Levels 1-3)OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK, US
Histotechnologist (Levels 1-3)

Histotechnologist (Levels 1-3)

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK, US
18 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Position Title :

Histotechnologist (Levels 1-3)

Department :

Anatomic Pathology Lab

Job Description :

New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package including a $3,000 or $1,000 sign-on bonus AND relocation assistance if you're up to 100 miles away!

  • Histotechnologist positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience and education
  • Preferred candidates will have experience with histology and / or laboratory

General Description : Under general direction performs routine and advanced professional and technical work in preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation.  May require working with infectious agents.

Essential Responsibilities :

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

  • Receive and accession specimens into laboratory LIS system.
  • Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE
  • Embeds paraffin infiltrated specimens according to specimen type.
  • Sections paraffin embedded tissue at various thickness according to department protocols.
  • Embeds fresh tissue in a water-based medium for frozen section.
  • Process, cuts and stains frozen tissues for rapid diagnosis during surgical procedures.
  • Performs routine staining procedures (Hand H& E and special stains).
  • Prepares solutions for routine and special stains.
  • Performs appropriate QC and evaluates the quality of each stain.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
  • Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence / deviation documentation and performance improvement.
  • Assess and verifies the patient results after troubleshooting issues.
  • Participates in inventory management.
  • Maintains legible and organized records and maintains work areas free of debris.
  • Maintains accurate block and slide control records.
  • Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
  • Completes annual competency assessment.
  • Responsible for the receiving, processing, and distribution of specimens. Can recognize issues with orders that may compromise patient test results.
  • Specimen transport
  • Enters patient information and test orders into Electronic Health Record.
  • Operates laboratory equipment such as (but not limited to) scales, centrifuges, processors and stainers.
  • Performs and documents proper maintenance of instrumentation and equipment following all safety and regulatory requirements.
  • Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing and preparing records for filing.
  • May train to assist in FNA procedures with the Pathologist present.
  • Excellent knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills as it relates to the electronic medical record and its requirements.
  • Maintains clean and organized workstation.
  • Takes call as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Minimum Qualifications (Level 1) :

    Education : High School Diploma or GED required.

    Experience : 0-3 years of experience required.  Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

    Licensure / Certifications / Registrations Required : None required.

    Minimum Qualifications (Level 2) :

    Education : Associate’s Degree, OR 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester hours of science courses such as chemistry and biology, OR Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program

    Experience : 3-5 years of relevant experience.

    License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations :  ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA required.

    Minimum Qualifications (Level 3) :

    Education : Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes : 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology; and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.

    Experience : 5 or more years of experience working in a hematopathology setting with progressive responsibility required.

    License(s) / Certification(s) / Registration(s) Required : Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accrediations :  ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

  • Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
  • Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
  • Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
  • Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
  • Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
  • Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
  • Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
  • Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.
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