Southern Illinois Healthcare
Histologist
Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation. Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education High School Diploma Licenses and Certification N/A Experience and Skills Technical Experience Preferred Physical Activities Intermittent hand manipulation required Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds which can be modified Role Specific Responsibilities FIXATION Tissue Identification Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature) Reagents Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts PROCESSING Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology) Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor EMBEDDING / MICROTOMY Tissue identification and orientation for embedding Operation and maintenance of an embedding center Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen) Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat STAINING Selection of appropriate control material Reagent preparation Operation and maintenance of staining equipment Mounting and coverslipping procedures Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics Routine staining (i.e., H&E) Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals) LABORATORY OPERATIONS Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment Troubleshooting Quality control Application of laboratory safety protocols Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $25.09 - $38.89 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits
Prepares and processes tissue samples for routine histologic techniques to be examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The histologic techniques include the following: fixation, processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining of human tissue for evaluation. Principal Accountabilities Standards of Performance: Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, Stewardship, Accountability, Quality Education High School Diploma Licenses and Certification N/A Experience and Skills Technical Experience Preferred Physical Activities Intermittent hand manipulation required Intermittent lifting and carrying of 20 pounds which can be modified Role Specific Responsibilities FIXATION Tissue Identification Parameters (e.g., pH, time, temperature) Reagents Selection, preparation, and use of fixatives for various applications Troubleshooting/problem solving of fixation artifacts PROCESSING Selection, preparation, and use of decalcification reagents Selection of appropriate processing methods (e.g., routine histology, immunohistochemistry, cytology) Operation and maintenance of a tissue processor EMBEDDING / MICROTOMY Tissue identification and orientation for embedding Operation and maintenance of an embedding center Microtomy (e.g., paraffin, frozen) Operation and maintenance of a microtome / water bath and cryostat STAINING Selection of appropriate control material Reagent preparation Operation and maintenance of staining equipment Mounting and coverslipping procedures Identification of tissue structures and their staining characteristics Routine staining (i.e., H&E) Special staining (e.g., carbohydrates and amyloid, connective tissue, microorganisms, pigments and minerals) LABORATORY OPERATIONS Operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective action for equipment Troubleshooting Quality control Application of laboratory safety protocols Compensation (Commensurate with experience): $25.09 - $38.89 To access our Benefits Guide/Plan Information, please click the link below: http://www.sih.net/careers/benefits