Job Listing: Histotechnologist

Our client in Melbourne is potentially expanding for the new year. They are currently seeking an experienced Histotechnologist for a full time position in their Laboratory.

Qualified candidates will have training or experience in the following areas:

-Special staining techniques

-ASCP certification-FL-required

-3 years experience as a Histotechnician

-Associate degree or equivalent training and experience

Responsibilities:

- Under general supervision and according to policies and procedures,
perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of
slides, for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(S).

- Ensure proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples.

- Process paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting.

- Ensure proper tissue processing.

- Embed processed tissue in paraffin.

- Perform microtomy of embedded tissue.

- Prepare slides for routine Hematoxylin and Eosin Staining.

- Perform coverslipping of staining slides either manually or automated.

- Prepare solutions and reagents for special stain procedures.

- Perform limited special stain procedures, under general supervision.

- Perform filing of finished blocks and slides.

- Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoot minor equipment failures. Document remedial actions such as repairs and repeated tests.

- Adhere to laboratory's quality control policies, and document all quality control activities.

- Ensure all corporate safety, quality control and quality assurance standards are met.

- Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAP regulations.

- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

- Other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

Required Skills for Histotechnologist Job:

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