Histotechnician I - Pathology General Histology

Job Description

Position Summary

The Histotechnician prepares surgical specimens submitted to the laboratory for microscopic examination by the pathologists, maintains records of prepared specimens and maintains equipment. Assists physicians with gross examination and with frozen sections.

As an Histotechnician, you will:

• Responsible for the efficient and timely pick up of specimens as directed throughout the hospital and laboratory. Responsible for ensuring all specimens are received accurately to include appropriate documentation on all specimen logs
  
• Responsible for accurately accessioning and labeling surgical specimens and maintaining an accurate log of specimens using the laboratory computer system. Responsible for accurately assigning cases for gross examination and pathologist review.
  
• Assist with gross examination of tissue including labeling and preparing tissue cassettes. Assist with specimen photography and prosectors with anything needed to include, but not limited to, troubleshooting specimen concerns, picking up cassettes, placing phone calls to physicians and other healthcare providers, getting additional supplies as requested, troubleshooting computer problems and/or getting additional assistance as requested.
  
• Maintain Gross Room and Frozen Sections Rooms in a clean and orderly manner and ensures all are adequately stocked with necessary supplies. Maintain appropriate inventory of all gross room and frozen section items.
  
• File slides and blocks appropriately. Maintain appropriate storage and disposal of tissue specimens as required by CAP.
  
• Responsible for loading and maintaining tissue processors daily.
  
• Responsible for instrument maintenance on all equipment in Histology to include, but not limited to, the cryostats, processors and cassette printers.
  
• Assist with Cytology specimen receipt and specimen preparation as required.
  
• Perform duties using safe practices as outlined in the Department Safety Manual. Maintains the quality of service in the laboratory consistent with CAP and JCAHO standards by using the established and current principles of specimen collection and preparation.
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

High School or equivalent or higher degree with at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of academic credit of biology and chemistry (must include credit hours in both disciplines)

OR High School or equivalent or higher with 5 years of previous lab experience OR 3 years of previous Histology or Cytology experience

Other Information

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday (3 pm - 11 pm)
• Required to work rotational On-Call for evenings and weekends
• Career Level Availabilities / Growth Opportunities
• Great Benefits

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ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicants qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.