Histo Tech travel Laboratory needed in Mountain View, California
Company: Cynet Health
Location: Mountain View
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Shifts: 9:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Under general supervision by the Medical Director, Histology
Supervisor and/or the Lead Histotechnologist, the Histotech
performs Moderate Complexity testing: specimen processing,
embedding, microtomy of all tissue types: Surgical, biopsies, cell
blocks.
Must have the ability to perform in a high volume laboratory.
Duties also include completion of quality control records,
maintenance of supplies and reagents and performance of general
preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
Set up client and stain manually when needed.
Cut Control slides
Perform automated client stainer.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum 1 year of experience required.
Responsibilities:
Tissue processing: Accurately and dependably operates tissue
processors according to proper schedules.
Embedding: Properly orients tissue into accurate mold in an
acceptable time frame.
Microtomy: Prepares slides for microscopic examination and analysis
for final diagnosis by the pathologist, while ensuring proper
protocol is followed.
Staining: Processes all stains in a timely and accurate manner.
Ability to recognize staining problems, perform various automated
staining (i.e. client, immunohistochemistry, and special
stains)
Prepares tissue specimens for pathologist to obtain data for use in
diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Maintains cleanliness of work area.
Minimum of embedding and cutting of 100 blocks at an 8 hour shift
while maintaining high quality slides and conserves tissues.
Performs chemical hazardous waste disposal according to current
operating policies and procedures in line with regulatory
guidelines.
Clarifies, reports, and documents quality issues, including (but
not limited to), inadequate grossing, incorrect tissue handling
protocols, tissue block discordance, or other concerns regarding
handling of a specimen.
Skills:
Two (2) year experience in embedding and microtomy in a high volume
acute care hospital histology laboratory within the last 5
years
Ability to multi-task
Must have the ability to perform in a high volume laboratory.
Must be able to work independently and also must collaborate with
others to ensure work processes and workflow meets organizational
needs.
Education:
High School Diploma required; Associates degree in
Biology/Chemistry preferred.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
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