Histotechnologist II - Anatomical Pathology Lab - PRN (Nights)

Ou Health - Oklahoma City, OK

Part-time - Entry Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

The Histotechnologist II position in the Anatomical Pathology Lab is a part-time role focused on preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation. This position requires advanced technical skills and adherence to safety protocols while working with potentially infectious agents. The role involves various responsibilities including specimen processing, quality control, and maintaining accurate records, all while supporting the hospital's regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens from clinical services.
• Loads and operates tissue processors.
• Performs processor fluid changes.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use 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.
• Processes, cuts, and stains frozen tissues for rapid diagnosis during surgical procedures.
• Performs routine staining procedures (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.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Troubleshoots sectioning and staining issues.
• Assesses 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 for own professional development and acts as a mentor for others.
• Completes annual competency assessment and acts as a qualified evaluator.
• Responsible for the receiving, processing, and distribution of specimens.
• Recognizes issues with orders that may compromise patient test results.
• Enters patient information and test orders into Electronic Health Record.
• Operates laboratory equipment such as 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.
• Maintains clean and organized workstation.
• Takes call as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree or 60 hours of college credit 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, or 5 years of histology experience can be substituted for college credit.
• 3-5 years of experience required.
• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification or 5 years work experience as an unregistered histotech.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills as it relates to the electronic medical record and its requirements.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Intermediate knowledge of normal and complex laboratory processes.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off