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Job Type:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Job Summary:
Prepares surgical and autopsy tissue specimens for diagnostic microscopic examination.Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description:
Use HIS & LIS computer systems to review ordered tests, order/cancel tests, document QC, and track specimens.
Performs routine histology duties including tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and slide staining/cover slipping.
Files and retrieves paraffin embedded blocks. Performs recut procedures as directed. Prepares blocks/slides for send-out.
Keeps records of preventive maintenance on equipment and quality control to meet the organizations continuing quality improvement standards.
Enhances professional growth and development of self, department staff, other hospital personnel, community, and students by participation in continuing education, and in-service training and the School of Medical Technology.
Implements ICARE principles using communication skills and human relations to promote quality patient care and productive working environment.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education, Credentials, Licenses:
HS Diploma
Kind and Length of Experience: Minimum 2 years of clinical laboratory experience and at least 6 months of Anatomic Pathology experience.
DESIRABLE
60 semester hours of academic credit including 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry.
Two years experience in fixation, embedding, microtomy, tissue processing, staining, and histology operations.
FLSA Status:
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