Hire on Bonus up to $10,000, and Relocation Assistance may be available
POSITION SUMMARY
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by performing laboratory preparation of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by the pathologists which may include but is not limited to gross assist, frozen sections, processing, embedding, and staining (routine, special and immunohistochemistry). Prepares tissue specimens and performs histological procedures.
PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Accurately embed tissue according to industry standards.
- Produce high-quality tissue sections in an expedient and consistent manner.
- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.
- Obtain and validate tissue used in special stains.
- Perform all special stain procedures.
- May prepare solutions and reagents for immunohistochemistry procedures.
- Perform routine, special, and immunohistochemistry staining.
- Maintain accurate patient identification throughout all workflows.
- Perform daily quality control of slides for overall quality of preparation, including but not limited to staining intensity and artifacts.
- Maintain daily quality control logs and other required documentation.
- Maintain equipment and instruments in good operating conditions; acknowledge malfunctions, troubleshoot, and notify supervisor.