Histotechnologist

**Position Title:** ------------------- Histotechnologist **Department:** --------------- Anatomic Pathology Lab **Job Description:** -------------------- **_New to OU Health?  Ask your recruiter about our competitive total rewards package, including a possible sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles!_** **\*These positions are available in levels 1,2,or 3 depending on experience, education, and licenses/certifications (and /or business need for higher level)\*** _\*\*Preferred candidates will have experience with histology and/or laboratory \*\*_ **General Description:** Under general direction performs routine and advanced professional and technical work in preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation.  May require working with infectious agents.  **Essential Responsibilities:** _Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position._  * Receive and accession specimens into laboratory LIS system.   * Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE  * Embeds paraffin infiltrated specimens according to specimen type.    * Sections paraffin embedded tissue at various thickness according to department protocols.   * Embeds fresh tissue in a water-based medium for frozen section.    * Process, cuts and stains frozen tissues for rapid diagnosis during surgical procedures.   * Performs routine staining procedures (Hand H& E and special stains).    * Prepares solutions for routine and special stains.   * Performs appropriate QC and evaluates the quality of each stain.   * Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.    * Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.   * Assess and verifies the patient results after troubleshooting issues.   * Participates in inventory management.   * Maintains legible and organized records and maintains work areas free of debris.   * Maintains accurate block and slide control records.   * Assumes responsibility of own professional development.   * Completes annual competency assessment.   * Responsible for the receiving, processing, and distribution of specimens. Can recognize issues with orders that may compromise patient test results.  * Specimen transport  * Enters patient information and test orders into Electronic Health Record.  * Operates laboratory equipment such as (but not limited to) scales, centrifuges, processors and stainers.  * Performs and documents proper maintenance of instrumentation and equipment following all safety and regulatory requirements.   * Performs miscellaneous clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing and preparing records for filing.  * May train to assist in FNA procedures with the Pathologist present.  * Excellent knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills as it relates to the electronic medical record and its requirements.  * Maintains clean and organized workstation.  * Takes call as needed.    * Performs other duties as assigned. **Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):** **Education:** High School Diploma or GED required. **Experience:** 0-3 years of experience required.  Experience in a laboratory setting preferred.  **Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required:** None required. **Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):** **Education:** * Associate’s Degree, _**OR**_ * 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university with at least 12 semester hours of science courses such as chemistry and biology, _**OR**_ * Successful completion of a NAACLS-accredited Histotechnician program **Experience:** 3-5 years of relevant experience. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA required. **Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):** **Education:** * Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), _**OR**_ * Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, _**OR**_ 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology; and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required. **Experience:** 5 or more years of experience working in a hematopathology setting with progressive responsibility required. **License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:** Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**   * Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.    * Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.    * Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.    * Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.    * Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.    * Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.    * Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.    * Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.   * Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.   * Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes. #CB **Current OU Health Employees - Please click** [HERE](https://wd5.myworkday.com/oumedicine/login.htmld) **to login.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------