Histotechnician - PRN
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VIZIA Diagnostics
Alpharetta, GA, US
Summary
The Histotechnician is responsible for embedding tissues, performing microtomy on FFPE specimens, and executing complex staining procedures. They must also maintain laboratory equipment, manage inventory, and ensure all processes comply with safety and quality control standards.
Job Description
VIZIA Diagnostics, formerly Boston Scientific Pathology, is seeking a Histotechnician for their Alpharetta, GA Laboratory.
About Us
VIZIA Diagnostics is a stand-alone, surgical pathology laboratory serving clients nationwide. VIZIA delivers best-in-class service excellence in diagnostic patient care.
Today, VIZIA is a subspecialty model dedicated primarily to the practice of gastrointestinal pathology with GI subspecialty-trained and experienced pathologists and histotechnicians focused exclusively on GI specimens to ensure the highest level of quality. VIZIA is a growing company with potential advancement into other surgical pathology specialties, including a more robust genitourinary practice.
Responsibilities:
- Capable of utilizing a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
- Properly label Specimens components (jars, cassettes, slides, etc.) in accordance to laboratory procedures.
- Embed formalin fixed tissues in accordance to the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) tissue orientation protocols.
- Perform microtomy of formalin fixed paraffin embedded (FFPE) in accordance to SOP protocols.
- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of instruments and document findings.
- Maintain a clean working environment.
- Maintain working inventory required for histological processes.
- Prepare reagents, including stains solutions, graded alcohols and bulk reagents according to proper specifications.
- Knowledgeable of laboratory instrumentation use (microtome, stainers, processors, etc.).
- Perform more complex procedures for processing and staining tissues, including special stains (SS), and other special requests as assigned.
- Verify slide stain quality prior to pathologist distribution.
- Ensure that all stained slides are distributed to pathologists in an efficient and timely manner.
- Perform and document equipment quality control and preventive maintenance.
- Capable of grossing small biopsies, if applicable.
- Perform basic troubleshooting skills.
- Support Histology Management by communication supply needs. Document receipt of supplies and the date reagents are put in use.
- Practice good documentation practice.
- Troubleshoots with supervision.
- Maintain filing systems to include FFPE tissue blocks, prepared slides and related documents.
- Enforce proper chemical hygiene practices to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.
- Perform chemical hazardous waste disposal in accordance to regulatory guidelines.
- Assist in duties as deemed necessary by the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Manager, or Medical Director.
- Comply with quality control policies and SOPs to ensure all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories.
- Assist in duties as deemed necessary by the Histology Supervisor, Pathology Lab Manager, or Medical Director.
Job Scope:
Knowledge - Solid knowledge of the job. Applies broad knowledge of general technical concepts and practices and a general understanding of product or systems fundamentals.
Cognitive Skills - Performs routine and some non-routine technical assignments using standard methods and sequences. Performs set-up, testing, repair, inspection, and/or maintenance of all area-specific equipment, materials, systems, and/or product. Assignments require limited judgment in troubleshooting proven processes.
Supervision Required - Close to moderate supervision. Receives general instructions on routine work and detailed instructions on new assignments.
Consequence of Errors - Errors may be detected and corrected but may cause moderate loss of time or customer/user dissatisfaction.
Contacts - Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and occasionally with contacts outside own organization. Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
Education
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university and 3+ plus years of experience, completion of an accredited Histology Program or an equivalent combination of education and 5 years’ experience required
- HT(ASCP) certification is required
- HTL (ASCP) certification, preferred
- Voice Dictation a plus
- Must have good computer skills; LIS required, Outlook, Word, Excel are basic requirements
