Histology Surgical Education Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Facilitates the training of new histology surgical personnel and individuals hired as Anatomic Laboratory Technician-Histology. Processes specimens for analysis and performs specified laboratory procedures under the supervision of department leadership. Performs all histology procedures including quality control and instrument maintenance.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. *Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

2. *Demonstrates competency and proficiency with respect to all histology surgical procedures; maintains knowledge of policy, technical, and procedural changes.

3. *Coaches and mentors all new histology surgical employees.

4. *Leads and coordinates the histology surgical training program for all newly hired personnel and individuals hired as Anatomic Laboratory Technician-Histology, including on-the-job training and traditional coursework.

5. *Assists in the development and updating of training requirements and materials, may revise curriculum of training program as needed in collaboration with department leadership.

6. *Administers, performs, and maintains accurate documentation of training and competency assessments for histology surgical department as required by standard operating procedures.

7. *Supports all histology surgical personnel with routine histology methodology and quality improvement concerns.

8. *Provides an appropriate climate for learning to promote individual or group mastery of competencies and to convey laboratory operational principles accurately and concisely in classroom and laboratory settings.

9. *Supports department leadership in the implementation of new procedures or processes through training and communication activities.

10. *Completes cases for pathologists in a timely manner, following stated guidelines and methodologies.

11. *Stains slides of specimens to enhance visibility under microscope.

12. *Accurately embeds surgical specimens in a timely effective manner with high quality.

13. *Sections surgical paraffin block tissue utilizing a microtome in a timely effective manner with high quality.

14. *Operates, rotates and cleans laboratory equipment (i.e.. microtomes, tissue processors, recyclers, H&E stainers, immunohistochemistry stainers, etc.).

15. *Performs stains and quality control on special stains and immunohistochemistry stains.

16. *Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.

17. *Studies slides under a microscope to detect deviations of technical and stain quality and report abnormalities for further study to department leadership or a pathologist.

18. Assists in departmental troubleshooting under guidance of department leadership.

19. Works collaboratively with all laboratory staff to ensure completion of testing and communication of necessary information to assist testing completion.

20. Provides direction and serves as a resource for department staff.

21. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.

22. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

23. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk *

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patients growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.

2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

3. Ability to work independently and is cross trained in all areas of histology surgical department.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

7. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

9. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education and training must meet or exceed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards for High Complexity Testing equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include:

* Six semester hours of chemistry

* Six semester hours of biology

* Twelve additional semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology courses in any combination.

Bachelors degree in life sciences or successful completion of a formally recognized Histotechnician training program preferred.

Three years recent work experience in a histology laboratory required. Two years previous experience as trainer/educator in a medical laboratory required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS:

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification maintenance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.