Oroville Hospital
Histology Technologist 8 Hr.
Oroville Hospital, Oroville, California, United States, 95965
Job #:
11967
Job Category:
Laboratory
Job Type:
Per Diem
Shift Type:
Variable
Facility:
Department:
Lab - Pathology
Pay Range:
$39.66/hr. - $53.29/hr.
Open Date:
07.24.24
Close Date:
Qualifications:
Prefer Registration as Histology Technologist (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a High School education and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one years training under the direction of a Histology TechnologistSpatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding moldsFinger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slidesColor discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly definedRequires thorough understanding of all aspects of the area of Histology/Surgical PathologyDemonstrates a high degree of integrity and studious habits. An acute awareness of the work engaged in. Acceptance of the demands on time and willingness to sacrifice in the interest of the professionTact and understanding in dealing with patients and staffJob Details:Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:Prefer Registration as Histology Technologist (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a High School education and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one years training under the direction of a Histology TechnologistSpatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding moldsFinger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slidesColor discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly definedRequires thorough understanding of all aspects of the area of Histology/Surgical PathologyDemonstrates a high degree of integrity and studious habits. An acute awareness of the work engaged in. Acceptance of the demands on time and willingness to sacrifice in the interest of the professionTact and understanding in dealing with patients and staffDuties &Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Histology Technologist will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required.
Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technologist will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule. The Histology Technologist will assist in the supervision of the activities within the Surgical Pathology and Histology areas of the Laboratory. This will include coordination and performance of all of the various tasks required for completion of all procedures.
DutiesRetrieves specimens from the Surgery DepartmentReceives specimens for other cases when delivered to the LaboratorySorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology logEmbeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalinOperates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slidesPrepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written proceduresOperates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knivesRecords number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and labelPerforms and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as requiredAssists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section proceduresIs capable of performing all routine and special procedures which may include but is not limited to:
CAP workload recordingOperation of automotive strainersCytology fluid proceduresCytospin 2 proceduresCytology stains (non-gynecological smears)Hypercenter operationHematoxylin and eosin stainsDeparaffinizing for special stainsPathology report formsSurgical pathology request formsStock solutions on handB-5 Fixative preparationB-5 Fixation of lymph nodes or bone marrowSlide request proceduresRemoval of mercuric chloride ppts from B-5 fixativeCarbohydrate stainsConnective tissue and muscle fiber stainsMicroorganism stainsPigments and mineral stainsNuclear and cytoplasmic stainsLipid stainsNerve tissue stainsImmunoperozidase stains
Retrieves pathology data and delivers pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionsistsMaintains that quality tissue specimen slides and stain results are obtained and delivered to the Pathologist within established quality standardsMaintains that pathology tissue and slide records and charts are kept up to dateSee that tissue processing and staining are carried out promptly and accuratelyKeeps the Laboratory Manager informed of Surgical Pathology and Histology area activityPerforms with a minimum of errors- works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of workShows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel when requestedShows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do soEncourages other lab personnel towards professional growth and development by sharing informationKeeps current with changes in laboratory proceduresDaily assignments are completed within eight - hour shiftsOrganizes work for effective utilization of timeAble to determine priorities when organizing daily assignmentsDaily workload indicates good use of timeSeeks assistance when necessary from Histology Technologist or Lab ManagerMakes pertinent observations in regard to department needs and office suggestionsShows ability to handle unexpected situations and is able to exercise independent thought and actionIs aware of need for cost containmentUtilizes supplies in non-wasteful mannerObserves confidentiality, both with patient information and co-workersMaintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and with people in generalPromotes an environment in which the laboratory staff can work together cooperatively toward objectivesCapable of performing a variety of tasks within the scope of job dutiesAccepts accountability for actionsAssumes responsibility for own behaviorAble to recognize the importance of hospital policyAccepts and follows hospital policyCan be counted on to carry out instructions and fulfill job responsibilitiesCan be counted on to report to work as scheduledAccepts responsibility for and becomes available for overtime when workload requiresAccepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different shift when workload or conditions warrant itAssumes responsibility for being available to the lab at any time during a 24-hour period regarding problems arising in the Surgical Pathology/Histology areas if the need should arisePerforms other duties as assignedOther Info:
Lifting Requirements: Medium - generally not lifting more than 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs..
Job Posted:
07/24/2024
11967
Job Category:
Laboratory
Job Type:
Per Diem
Shift Type:
Variable
Facility:
Department:
Lab - Pathology
Pay Range:
$39.66/hr. - $53.29/hr.
Open Date:
07.24.24
Close Date:
Qualifications:
Prefer Registration as Histology Technologist (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a High School education and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one years training under the direction of a Histology TechnologistSpatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding moldsFinger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slidesColor discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly definedRequires thorough understanding of all aspects of the area of Histology/Surgical PathologyDemonstrates a high degree of integrity and studious habits. An acute awareness of the work engaged in. Acceptance of the demands on time and willingness to sacrifice in the interest of the professionTact and understanding in dealing with patients and staffJob Details:Start Date:
Open Until Filled.
Qualifications:Prefer Registration as Histology Technologist (ASCP) or be eligible for such registration or have a High School education and a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Histology Technician or have a minimum of one years training under the direction of a Histology TechnologistSpatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and making embedding moldsFinger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slidesColor discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes in order that essential features of tissue sections can be properly definedRequires thorough understanding of all aspects of the area of Histology/Surgical PathologyDemonstrates a high degree of integrity and studious habits. An acute awareness of the work engaged in. Acceptance of the demands on time and willingness to sacrifice in the interest of the professionTact and understanding in dealing with patients and staffDuties &Responsibilities:
Job Summary
The Histology Technologist will perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical, diagnostic, or autopsy cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required.
Upon receiving written or verbal orders from physicians or their designees, the Histology Technologist will coordinate daily workflow of tasks and activities in the surgical pathology area with regard to routine procedures, special procedures, and the surgery schedule. The Histology Technologist will assist in the supervision of the activities within the Surgical Pathology and Histology areas of the Laboratory. This will include coordination and performance of all of the various tasks required for completion of all procedures.
DutiesRetrieves specimens from the Surgery DepartmentReceives specimens for other cases when delivered to the LaboratorySorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology logEmbeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalinOperates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slidesPrepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written proceduresOperates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knivesRecords number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and labelPerforms and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as requiredAssists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section proceduresIs capable of performing all routine and special procedures which may include but is not limited to:
CAP workload recordingOperation of automotive strainersCytology fluid proceduresCytospin 2 proceduresCytology stains (non-gynecological smears)Hypercenter operationHematoxylin and eosin stainsDeparaffinizing for special stainsPathology report formsSurgical pathology request formsStock solutions on handB-5 Fixative preparationB-5 Fixation of lymph nodes or bone marrowSlide request proceduresRemoval of mercuric chloride ppts from B-5 fixativeCarbohydrate stainsConnective tissue and muscle fiber stainsMicroorganism stainsPigments and mineral stainsNuclear and cytoplasmic stainsLipid stainsNerve tissue stainsImmunoperozidase stains
Retrieves pathology data and delivers pathologist's dictation tapes and surgical pathology requisitions to medical transcriptionsistsMaintains that quality tissue specimen slides and stain results are obtained and delivered to the Pathologist within established quality standardsMaintains that pathology tissue and slide records and charts are kept up to dateSee that tissue processing and staining are carried out promptly and accuratelyKeeps the Laboratory Manager informed of Surgical Pathology and Histology area activityPerforms with a minimum of errors- works neatly and with accuracy regardless of volume of workShows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel when requestedShows willingness to assist other laboratory personnel as workload permits without being requested to do soEncourages other lab personnel towards professional growth and development by sharing informationKeeps current with changes in laboratory proceduresDaily assignments are completed within eight - hour shiftsOrganizes work for effective utilization of timeAble to determine priorities when organizing daily assignmentsDaily workload indicates good use of timeSeeks assistance when necessary from Histology Technologist or Lab ManagerMakes pertinent observations in regard to department needs and office suggestionsShows ability to handle unexpected situations and is able to exercise independent thought and actionIs aware of need for cost containmentUtilizes supplies in non-wasteful mannerObserves confidentiality, both with patient information and co-workersMaintains good interpersonal relationships with co-workers and with people in generalPromotes an environment in which the laboratory staff can work together cooperatively toward objectivesCapable of performing a variety of tasks within the scope of job dutiesAccepts accountability for actionsAssumes responsibility for own behaviorAble to recognize the importance of hospital policyAccepts and follows hospital policyCan be counted on to carry out instructions and fulfill job responsibilitiesCan be counted on to report to work as scheduledAccepts responsibility for and becomes available for overtime when workload requiresAccepts responsibility for and becomes available to work a different shift when workload or conditions warrant itAssumes responsibility for being available to the lab at any time during a 24-hour period regarding problems arising in the Surgical Pathology/Histology areas if the need should arisePerforms other duties as assignedOther Info:
Lifting Requirements: Medium - generally not lifting more than 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs..
Job Posted:
07/24/2024