Histotechnologist
Core
Performs moderate and complex specimen procedures in anatomical/surgical pathology and immunohistochemistry to produce microscopic slides for pathologist interpretation.
Role type
Senior Histotechnologist (Lead/Charge Tech)
Builds
Microscopic slides and processed tissue specimens for diagnostic pathology
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory / Histotechnology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tissue sectioning (cryostat), microtomy, histochemical and immunohistochemical staining, quality control procedures, regulatory compliance (CLIA), staff training and competency observation, inventory management, problem resolution in testing
Preferred skills
Procedure writing and validation, new methodology implementation
Technologies
Cryostat, microtome, staining equipment, laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Accession tissue specimens, section frozen tissue, process and embed tissue specimens, perform microtomy and staining, evaluate results for accuracy, maintain instrument maintenance and quality control, serve as Charge Tech in absence of supervisor, train new employees and students, stock and rotate supplies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with lead responsibilities