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Histology Technician II

Employer
Baylor College of Medicine
Location
Texas, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Mar 3, 2021


Summary

The Department of Pathology & Immunology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a histology technician to perform all tests and procedures which necessitate knowledge of histologic and immunohistologic techniques, related instruments, and the ability to recognize factors which directly affect procedures and results. The individual must demonstrate the ablility to follow established procedures, recognize problems, identify causes or ask for help, and make simple corrections. This role will use and monitor quality control programs and perform simple maintenance on instruments. Functions as an internal consultant for multiple laboratories and assists with staff training. Must have a professional attitude, work with integrity, and perform well in teams.

Job Duties
  • Perform histological procedures on tissue.
  • Perform histological procedures on tissue. To include, embedding, cutting routine, cutting deeper sections, recuts, special stains, cytology and immunohistochemistry blocks.
  • Coverslip slides using the automatic coverslipper or by manual methods.
  • Routinely check and verify, using block/slide tracking system, case numbers match blocks and slides.
  • Operate automated and semi-automated equipment, such as stainers and processors according to standard operating procedures.
  • Maintains or gains knowledge of techniques, instruments, and principles by participating in continuing education through attending seminars, meetings in-services, and review of laboratory procedures.
  • Maintains accurate and orderly records of tests performed.
  • Performs, evaluates, and documents quality control procedures within established guidelines.
  • Performs and documents routine equipment preventive maintenance and minor repair.
  • Recognizes problems, identifies causes with help of manager, and takes corrective action as advised by the manager.
  • Assist in filing, ordering, stocking and maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies for work area.
  • Must be able to perform frozen sections, assist with Bone Marrow and Fine Needle Aspiration.
  • Effectively communicate deficiencies to appropriate personnel, including deficiencies related to specimens, slides, paperwork, database information, and equipment.
  • Assists in assuring laboratory readiness for all accrediting agency inspections.
  • Assists the manager in formulating, administrating, and analyzing goals and objective for the histology laboratory.
  • Maintains a safe and clean working environment.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Three years of relevant experience.
  • Certified Histology Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC).


Preferred Qualifications
  • Associates or Bachelors of Science degree in a related field.
  • Completion of histotechnology program.
  • Three years of experience preferred


Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

6126

CA; CH

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