Description
Right-to-know Use of hazardous chemicals: DAB, formalin, alcohol, and xylene.
Job Description: Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Must be knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties of the technical assistant as necessary, including accessioning
- Gross patient tissue according to protocol
- Carefully and efficiently embed tissue according to protocol.
- Produce diagnostically optimal sections at an acceptable rate
- Performs routine and special stains. • Performs Immunohistochemistry procedures
- Performs routine and high complexity testing
- File paraffin blocks.
- Alert lead tech and supervisor of low inventory of supplies and reagents
- Performs and documents maintenance on equipment
- Helps troubleshoot equipment issues.
- Document quality issues
- Communicate problems effectively
- Read and follow all policies and procedures
- Participates in quality assurance activities.
- Read emails and respond accordingly.
- Engage with everyone in a respectful and professional manner
- Demonstrate teamwork by assisting others when possible
- Performs other duties when assigned
- Evaluate test controls and help troubleshoot problems
- Help maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective and professional communication
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent organizational skills
- Certifications: HT, HTL, ASCP
- Licenses: N/A
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift 50lbs
- Walking – frequently
- Standing frequently
- Sitting – occasionally
- Pushing -frequently
- Pulling – occasionally
- Carrying – frequently
- Stooping – occasionally
- Crawling – N/A
2nd and Third Shift Available:
12pm – 8:30 pm
9pm – 5:30 am
Requirements
- Histology Program Completion
- 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing minimum
- 3 years of histology bench experience performing high complexity testing and ASCP certification preferred
Skills Required
- Histology program completion
- Minimum 3 years histology bench experience performing high-complexity testing
- ASCP certification
- HT certification
- HTL certification
- Ability to perform immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, immunofluorescence and special stains
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform frequent walking/standing
- Intermediate computer skills
- Experience with equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
What We Do
U.S. Digestive Health is a physician-led, professionally managed Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in gastroenterology across Pennsylvania and Delaware. It supports physicians by managing backend operations, finance, and administrative functions, allowing them to focus on patient care. The organization operates a network of over 40 locations and 24 ambulatory surgery centers, aiming to redefine digestive medicine through technological advancements and research.
