Histotechnologist 2 Clinical
Core
Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examinations and handles specialized histo- and immunocyto-chemistry testing within the Dept of Anatomic Pathology to support patient diagnosis.
Role type
Senior Histotechnologist (Clinical)
Builds
Diagnostic tissue slides and molecular test results for pathologists
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Tissue processing, embedding, microtomy (cutting), staining (histo and immunocytochemical), gross identification of tissue, instrument maintenance, quality control data management, troubleshooting, mentoring junior staff
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Completes daily workload including embedding, cutting, staining, and specific procedures requested by pathologists; performs and documents instrument maintenance; trains and provides direction/support to Histotechnologists and Histotechnicians; grossly identifies tissue for adequacy in the operating room, communicates with Attending/Fellow, divides core, and places in appropriate fixatives; maintains adequate quality control data; troubleshoots processes and follows up as needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentoring responsibilities
