Histotechnologist Job Description
Histotechnologist
provides quality histology services for the Department of Pathology to any and all customers within and outside the Mohs environment.
Histotechnologist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Process and prepare fixed and unfixed tissue and cytology specimens using histologic, frozen sectioning, immunohistochemical, in situ hybridization, and tissue microarray techniques
Teach and instruct other lab staff in these techniques (1-3)
Supervise and train new staff or students as needed, including hiring, performance management, and related duties, in addition to instruction on techniques and consultation on project work
Prepares microscopic slides for diagnostic processing, embedding, microtomy, mounting (paraffin/frozen sections), staining (routine/special/IHC), slide and block labeling & coverslipping
Performs special staining techniques for interstitial elements of tissue sections to include micro-organisms and various cellular components including antigens and enzymes for complex diagnosis and prognostic markers
Contribute to corporate strategy for additional regulatory approvals (CAP, FDA, ) relating to GHI Histopathology
Assess the quality of slide preparations and troubleshoot procedures if necessary
Prepare control slides and in collaboration with the laboratory director, validate technical procedures before applying to clinical or research samples
Use and maintain all equipment necessary to accomplish the above (1-3)
Prepare and maintain all necessary reagents and other solutions, stains and materials necessary to accomplish the above (1-3)
Histotechnologist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Histotechnologist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, HTL, HT, HHS, H.T, HLT, HL, NCA, QIHC
Education for Histotechnologist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the histotechnologist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Education, Associates, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Graduate, Medical, Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, Technology
Skills for Histotechnologist
Desired skills for histotechnologist include:
CoPath related to Histology workflow
Principles
Anatomy and medical terminology
Instruments and their interrelationships to resolve technical and mechanical problems
Techniques
Aspects of Surgical Pathology
General laboratory practices and programs
Immunohistochemistry
Anatomic Pathology Information System
Microtomy
Desired experience for histotechnologist includes:
Order equipment and chemicals necessary for performing the above work (1-3)
Record all samples processed and prepare information needed for billing
File and label slides and paraffin blocks
Retrieve slides and reports from files and electronic records, respectively
General cleaning and maintenance of laboratory
Work with laboratory director to prepare for inspections by regulatory and accrediting agencies
Histotechnologist Examples
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Histotechnologist Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of histotechnologist. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for histotechnologist
- Work with administrators on pricing laboratory services
- Serve as an expert technical resource for multidisciplinary teams across different faculties or schools
- Evaluate, validate, and optimize new histochemical and immunohistochemical assays
- Maintain detailed documentation of the tests requested and services provided through the iLab platform
- The Histotechnologist is required to demonstrate an understanding of specimen, preparation, processing and storage, how to retrieve departmental slides and reports and an understanding of department inventory and ordering supplies is also required
- Must be experienced with using the microscope and training as required
- Monitors inventory and assures supplies are adequate
- Performs laboratory tests accurately in required time
- Accessions specimens both manually and using computerized data entry
- Maintains laboratory, equipment, and accurate records of quality assurance control
Qualifications for histotechnologist
- Able to perform all cytology slide preparation work
- Posses full color vision
- Valid certificate or eligible for certification by the ASCP is required
- The Histotechnologist must be able to recognize discrepant information as it applies to specimen receipt and decide on a course of action - contacting the office, clinician, administrative assistant, or supervisor
- High School Diploma and 2 years of related experience or have gone through an accredited histotechnology program or High School Diploma with equivalent experience (will be considered)
- Timely performance of frozen sections
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of histotechnologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for histotechnologist
- Operation and maintenance of all histology equipment
- Prepares frozen sections, including cutting and staining
- Responsible for accessioning and billing of cytology and surgical specimens through entering data into MCL Cerner computer application
- Performs skilled procedures, tests and analyses requiring the delicate manipulation and/or fine adjustments to equipment in response to activity of the sample or specimen being used
- Assemble and maintain controls
- Performs reagent QC on routinely used reagents
- Performs specimen QC to ensure specimen is appropriate and properly identified for each bench
- Develops stain troubleshooting skills and develops assay trouble shooting skills
- Process and prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for cutting, mounting and staining, , for review by the staff pathologist
- Wear safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, aprons, lab coat, when working with wet tissues, performing special stains, and handling chemicals
Qualifications for histotechnologist
- Active State of Florida Histotechnology license required
- Prior work experience in Histotechnology lab
- Competency with all procedures related to tasks
- Affective attributes – possess the willingness and ability to be flexible and adaptable to change
- Knowledge of theory and practice of all phases of histology and anatomic pathology
- Supervisor experience in an academic medical setting
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of histotechnologist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for histotechnologist
- Conducts research and titrations of new antibodies used as diagnostic tools for diagnosis and prognosis
- Maintains immediate work area and equipment used for embedding and sectioning specimens
- Field service instruments
- Fix and embed specialized tissue such as ophthalmic corneas, whole eye specimens, and all transplant specimens
- Identify tissue markers for correct diagnosis
- Order and maintain adequate and appropriate/cost-effective supplies and reagents under the direction of the histology supervisor
- Minimum BS in a Biological Science (ASCP certified would be an advantage)
- Prepare workstation, instrumentation and maintenance on instruments and/or equipment daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annually
- Receives specimens and processes them on tissue processors
- Helps develop new research histology protocols and methods
Qualifications for histotechnologist
- Current Florida Registered Respiratory Therapist license
- Science education background (BS+ in biological science)
- Four years bench experience
- HT (ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) eligible
- Ability to work with more complex special procedures with an understanding of emerging technologies and methodologies
- State of Florida Histology Technologist license required
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Histotechnologist Job Description
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Our company is looking to fill the role of histotechnologist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for histotechnologist
- Assists with instruction of new employees, residents, visiting physicians and technicians regarding lab techniques and procedures
- Performs routine stains, special stains and immunohistochemistry stains
- Cuts paraffin and frozen sections
- Stains and coverslips (manual and automated methods)
- Performs routine and special stains
- Labels slides, verifies patient and specimen information
- Checks slides under microscope to ensure consistent good results
- Prepares and maintains special solutions and reagents
- Works on tissue microarrays and other technologies
- Participates in Center Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities
Qualifications for histotechnologist
- Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Histotechnologist required
- CoPath experience preferred
- Dermatopathology experience
- HT with ASCP nationally recognized certification and 5 years experience or Certified HT and Associate Degree and appropriate certification plus 2 years experience in histopathology
- Two years college coursework in biology, chemistry, math or equivalent combination of education
- Attention to detail, focused, careful
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Our growing company is looking for a histotechnologist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for histotechnologist
- Works well in a large team and communicates well
- Ideal for highly motivated individuals with opportunity for academic development, participation in individual research projects, and growing responsibilities
- Performing standard histology procedures including tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, staining and image capture of fresh, frozen and paraffin-embedded tissues and cell lines
- Developing histochemical assays using various modalities including engineered antibodies, antibody mimetics and nucleic acids
- Performing microscopy image analysis and processing
- The candidate is expected to pro-actively interact with project teams and collaborators to work out experimental plans, prioritization, prepare reports and present their results
- In addition, the candidate should coordinate activities, establish best practice and align/share tools and capabilities with other team members and respective skill-based groups within Novartis
- Performs technical duties related to production of histology pathological slides
- Receives and accessions tissue, cytology specimens and prepare specimens for storage, preservation, identification and labeling
- Cuts and stains thin sections according to established procedures for routine and special stains
Qualifications for histotechnologist
- Ability to recognize discrepant information as it applies to specimen receipt and decide on a course of action – contacting the office, clinician, administrative assistance, or Lead Histotechnologist
- AA or Bachelor’s degree in a biological, physical science or an equivalent combination of college coursework in Biology, Physical Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics
- Associate's Degree in related field and graduate of an accredited Histotechnican or Histotechnologist program, or qualified by CLIA grandfather exception
- Certified as a Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnican (HT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Certified as a Histotechnician (HT) ASCP, OR Histotechnologist (HTL) ASCP or Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) ASCP or equivalent
- Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology or related field required or equivalent combination of education and work experience