Per Diem Histotechnologist

Job Description

Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the Pathologist.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepares sections of human tissue for examination by accurately accessioning and grossing specimens.
• Operates all laboratory equipment, Microtome, Tissue processor, Stainers used to prepare tissue for microscopic exam for review by the Pathologist.
• Accurately labels specimens/slides.
• Appropriately stains slides.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
• Responsible for daily maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and laboratory computers.
• Keeps accurate records including but not limited to equipment daily maintenance and repair, QA and QC records, temperature and equipment charts, safety procedures, training, exposure, and waste management.
• Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation and stain ...