Non-Certified Histo Technician

The Histotechnician (non-certified) works under the supervision of the Histotechnologist HTL (ASCP) or Histologic Technician HT (ASCP) and Director to prepare cytology/pathology slides for examination by the pathologists, maintain the records of these examinations, and monitor the supplies and reagents as necessary.

Skills and Abilities

Essential Technical/Motor Skills

• Precise hand/ eye coordination is necessary to prepare and process slides.
• Ability to read, write, count, and reason required.
• Ability to bend, stoop and lift 30-40 pounds
• Familiarity with human anatomy

Interpersonal Skills

• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with patients, staff, visitors, physicians, etc.
• Must work well as a team member.

Essential Physical Requirements

• Should be able to walk and stand to work in the area.

Essential Mental Abilities

• Ability to follow rules instructions such as procedures for processing specimens.

Essential Sensory Requirements

• Ability to see and to distinguish color.

Exposure to Hazards

• Infectious body fluids, hazardous chemicals and fumes.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
• Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
• Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent - Required
• 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years - Required

Work Experience

• 1 Year - Laboratory experience - Required
• 2 Years - histology clinical laboratory experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnician (HT) - Required within 2 years of Hire OR
• Histotechnologist (HTL) - Required with 2 years of Hire
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period - Required
• Embed, section, make cassettes and label tissues for examination by the Pathologist.
• Perform computer operations necessary to enter patient information, charge for procedures, test and enter diagnosis.
• Prepare, and maintain the quality of cytology/pathology blocks, slide stains and reagents.
• Inventory, order, and stock supplies for the area and frozen section room. Picks up specimens from surgery, GI Lab and areas as needed.
• Keep the area clean and orderly.
• Take telephone calls and prepare specimens for send out.
• Complete competence listing as given by department lead.
• Maintain files of tissue blocks and slides.
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma or equivalent - Required
• 12 hours combined of college credit hours in Biology and Chemistry within the past 8 years - Required

Work Experience

• 1 Year - Laboratory experience - Required
• 2 Years - histology clinical laboratory experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Histotechnician (HT) - Required within 2 years of Hire OR
• Histotechnologist (HTL) - Required with 2 years of Hire
• 12-14 months of clinical training/on-boarding period - Required