At Pathology Group of Louisiana , our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.
Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers? If so, apply today!
Shift : Part-Time; Schedule Varies.
Position Summary :
Incumbent will perform all duties of a histology technician in preparing tissue specimens for pathologist examination : embedding, cutting and staining formalin-fixed tissue in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices.
Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.
Minimum Job Qualifications :
- 3 years of work experience performing routine histology technician duties.
- Reliable Transportation.
Additional Job Qualifications :
- Good working knowledge of principles and techniques in histology.
- Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule.
- Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand.
- Must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.
- Must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment.
- Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Embedding & Cutting :
- Properly orients and embeds all types of tissue with adequate speed (min.40-60 blocks per hour)
- Cuts paraffin blocks according to protocol with adequate speed (min.60 blocks per hour) and with good quality
- Accurately labels all slides : routine H&E, levels, recuts and special stains
2. Routine Staining :
- Stains routine H&E slides according to protocol
- Evaluates quality of H&E slides before releasing to pathologists
3. Special Stains :
- Accurately tags slides and distributes accordingly
- Stains slides on automated stainer and manually if needed, according to protocol
4. Equipment Maintenance :
Maintains QC records for assigned station, keeping microtome, water bath and cold plate in good, clean condition
5. Miscellaneous :
- Competent in use and troubleshooting problems with routine equipment used :
- Tissue processors, embedding units, autostainer / coverslipper, cryostat, special stainers
- Assists with organizing and maintain block filing system
- Assists with routine inventory check-in, storing and distribution
- Other duties as assigned by the Histology Supervisors and / or P.A.s
- Participates in education programs, workshops and meetings to enhance professional growth and stay current in histology
- Utilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasing