Texas Health Huguley FWS
Histotechnician
Texas Health Huguley FWS, Hinsdale, Illinois, United States, 60521
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Job Number:
24029931Position:
HistotechnicianSchedule:
Full Time DayLocation:
Hinsdale, ILBenefits:Benefits from Day OnePaid Time Off from Day OneCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Wellbeing ResourcesMental Health Resources and SupportThe role you’ll contribute:Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.The value you’ll bring to the team:Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens.May prepare specimens utilized for research requests.May transport specimens to/from collection sites and is responsible for shipment of specimens to/from collaborator sites; takes the necessary training to ensure compliance under federal/state/regulatory guidelines.Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed.May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control.Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis.May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems.Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals.Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.May have technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens performed in department or work area assigned.May be required to assist pathologist with frozen section preparations.May be required to utilize automated Histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations.May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens.May perform Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses.Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments.Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage.Knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices.Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary as well as general histology practice.Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High-school diploma or equivalent.Associate’s degree or Technical degree in related field preferred.One year of technical experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, as required by respective state.Appropriate state licensure or appropriate national certification if required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if applicable to facility.Organization:
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes
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Job Number:
24029931Position:
HistotechnicianSchedule:
Full Time DayLocation:
Hinsdale, ILBenefits:Benefits from Day OnePaid Time Off from Day OneCareer DevelopmentWhole Person Wellbeing ResourcesMental Health Resources and SupportThe role you’ll contribute:Processes specimens for pathologic diagnosis, tissue fixation, processing, preparing and staining slides for microscopic examination by the pathologist.The value you’ll bring to the team:Performs analytical activities related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, frozen sectioning, cover slipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens.May prepare specimens utilized for research requests.May transport specimens to/from collection sites and is responsible for shipment of specimens to/from collaborator sites; takes the necessary training to ensure compliance under federal/state/regulatory guidelines.Ensures special stains are performed on tissues, as needed.May perform special staining, maintaining solutions and documents quality control.Follows established procedures to collect and process biological specimens for analysis.May register, order, and accession pathology specimens into computer systems.Adheres to safety requirements and appropriately handles and disposes chemicals.Follows appropriate safety policies including the appropriate use of PPE, handwashing, and hazardous chemical handling.May have technical skills and aptitudes related to specimen processing, embedding, microtomy, routine and special histologic staining, coverslipping and handling of irreplaceable tissue, surgical and body fluid specimens performed in department or work area assigned.May be required to assist pathologist with frozen section preparations.May be required to utilize automated Histology equipment properly according to lab procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.May assist in procedural areas with specimen collection such as Fine Needle Aspirations.May assist with preparation of Cytology specimens.May perform Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.Performs other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:Ability to prepare tissue specimens to confirm patient diagnoses.Ability to perform complex histological procedures, record and analyze data, and maintain/repair instruments.Up-to-date knowledge of specimen handling, ranging from accession to specimen storage.Knowledge of medical terminology.Ability to maintain safety standards and comply with government regulations in laboratory practices.Up-to-date knowledge of contemporary as well as general histology practice.Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:High-school diploma or equivalent.Associate’s degree or Technical degree in related field preferred.One year of technical experience as a Histology technician/technologist in a Histology laboratory setting.LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION PREFERRED:Histotechnician (HT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent, as required by respective state.Appropriate state licensure or appropriate national certification if required.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification if applicable to facility.Organization:
UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Great Lakes
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