Histology Technician

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
8 days ago