Senior Histotechnician

<p>The Senior Histotechnician will be responsible and lead operation and consistent accuracy throughout the processing of tissue sections or staining in the histo-lab; while demonstrating efficient work habits and flexibility.</p> <p><strong>Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Process sections of body tissue by accessioning, frozen section, assist with grossing, fixation, dehydration, embedding, microtomy, decalcification, coverslipping, routine HE staining, special staining, and immunohistochemistry</li> <li>Prepare tissue specimens for both immediate and routine microscopic examination and evaluation</li> <li>Be able to independently run HE stainer, embedding system, microtom and tissue processor, auto scanners, bondrx Lecia auto-stainer</li> <li>Identify tissue structures and their staining characteristics</li> <li>Perform and monitor quality control within predetermined limits</li> <li>Organize work and activities to achieve maximum productivity</li> <li>Work with supervisor to generate SOP, validation plan and report.</li> <li>Capable to design IHC project with scientist together, and lead the sample process and managing project</li> <li>Work as a point of contact to interact with external pathologists or pathology service labs</li> <li>Work close with scientist and technologists from the general lab, and be able to provide a train them if needed</li> <li>Responsible for taking care internal histo-service request and working with data accessioning team to complete the tasks</li> <li>Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with laboratory personnel and staff at all levels</li> <li>Maintain a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace</li> <li>Demonstrate the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and independently choose appropriate course of action</li> <li>Comply with organization and department policies and procedures, participate in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory and assume responsibility for professional growth and development</li> <li>Responsible compliance with all OSHA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations</li> <li>Perform all other duties as assigned</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p> <p>Minimum Required:</p> <ul> <li>BA/BS in Biology and 5 years of related experience, prefer Histologist (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) certified by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) or HT certification for mini- 5 years</li> </ul> <p>Other Required:</p> <ul