Histotechnologist
Company: Allina Health System
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: April 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Department: 72006389 Central Lab PathologyShift: Permanent
Nights (United States of America)Hours: 40Contract: SEIU-9-Central
LabWeekend Rotation: OtherJob Profile Summary: Performs moderate
and complex specimen procedures in the areas of anatomical/surgical
pathology and immunohistochemistry. Oversees one or more technical
work area, which includes oversight of key operators, regulatory
compliance, new method project plans, technical communications, and
cost-effective inventory control. Serves as a lead for training
students and new employees, participates in system competency
development, and assists in the direct observation of staff for the
annual competency program. Functions as a liaison to system
Technical Specialist and serves as Charge Tech in absence of
Lead/Supervisor/Manager. CLIA Role: Testing Personnel Moderate
complexity testing Testing Personnel High Complexity testing.Job
Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesPerforms routine and complex
laboratory procedures.Performs all routine histology functions that
support the production of microscopic slides for interpretation by
a pathologist.Accessions tissue specimens, assists Pathologist
Assistants, sections frozen tissue using a cryostat, processes and
embeds tissue specimens, performs microtomy and staining, prepares
solutions and stains, completes specialty testing using
histochemical and/or immunohistochemical techniques, and performs
quality control procedures.Assesses integrity of specimens for
testing and processing, verifying correct patient identification
and using safe and secure specimen handling.Evaluates results for
accuracy and resolves complex test problems.Performs and documents
required instrument maintenance and quality control; takes
appropriate remedial action.Ensures appropriate record keeping and
retention.Maintains oversight as a key operator of multiple work
areas.Recognizes problems and takes appropriate measures to resolve
them using excellent customer service skills.May assist with biopsy
collection.Accurate and timely processing of specimens.Reviews
orders and verifies correct patient labeling.Performs processing of
specimens with strict adherence to the quality control and quality
assurance policies.Maintains safety, education, and competency
requirements.Functions as Charge Tech in the absence of
Lead/Supervisor/Manager.Stocks, rotates and requests
supplies.Communicates complex department issues with Technical
Specialist, Manager, or Pathologist.Participates and assists in the
direct observation of staff for the annual competency program.May
be involved in procedure writing, validation and implementation of
new methodologies, as directed by Technical Specialist.Serves as
the trainer for new employees.Participates in departmental or
system wide meetings, project/committees as assigned.Performs
various clerical duties.Participates in the training of employees
and students.Performs proficiency testing as assigned.Assists in
Direct Observations of staff for annual competency program.CLIA
defined responsibilities: 493.1425 Standard; Testing personnel
responsibilities. Moderate complexity. 493.1495 Standard; Testing
personnel responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.Job
RequirementsBachelor's degree in histotechnology or related science
from a accredited institution plus completion of clinical
internship required andCLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1423
Standard; Testing personnel qualificationsCLIA defined
Qualifications: 493.1489 Standard; Testing personnel
qualificationsCLIA defined Qualifications: 493.1491 Technologist
qualifications on or before February 28, 1992Histotechnologist, HTL
certification by a recognized agency such as ASCP or NCA within 180
Days requiredPhysical DemandsLight Work:Lifting weight Up to 20
lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequentlyAdditional Job
Description:40 hours per weekRotating weekends requiredBenefit
Eligibleby Jobble
Keywords: Allina Health System, Brooklyn Park , Histotechnologist, Other , Minneapolis, Minnesota
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