Nemours
Job Description
Primary function of the Histology Core Specialist Senior is to supervise laboratory process streams by providing oversight of daily operations, quality management, staffing, and strategic direction in partnership with the Laboratory Director.
The position performs independent complex histology techniques for diagnostics and research studies and testing. Bench duties include acquiring and logging samples, performing testing, maintaining instrumentation, software, and databases necessary to remain compliant with federal guidelines. Responsibilities include tissue processing, paraffin embedding, cryostat sectioning, microtomy, routine and advanced histology stains, tissue microarray studies, automated and manual immunohistochemistry, multiplex antigen retrieval, DNA/RNA preparation for ISH, use of light and fluorescent microscopes, CLIA “High Complexity” enzyme histochemistry, photomicrography, 5+ years research/clinical experience, gross descriptions and dissections on clinical samples, animal model dissections, training and mentoring new technologists, inventory and equipment maintenance, and assistance to lab director ensuring CLIA compliance. Provides progress reports. Requires ASCP HT or HTL certification.
Primary Responsibilities
Follows all aspects of SOPs in the conduct of research and patient diagnostic testing.
Prepares microscopic slides on human/animal tissue for clinical/research purposes, including processing, embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning and mounting, to include both paraffin processed and frozen tissues.
Provides on‑call coverage for “off hours” necessary for patient care.
Experience with CLIA or CAP accreditation requirements, compliance methods, and inspection preparedness.
Performs standard record keeping and maintenance of samples, logs, and data banks.
Specimen accessioning including all manual and computerized data entry (confident/proficient with Word, Excel, SharePoint).
Performs Core Lab billing, patient orders and billing; maintains reagent inventory and equipment.
Ability to learn new functions and techniques as they apply to the core laboratory.
Provides additional support, as required by the Director, to ensure LEAN Laboratory operation.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by employee’s supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT or HTL certification is required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
About Us Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state‑of‑the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and‑specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. We focus on prevention as well as cures and work hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at
www.nemours.org .
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The position performs independent complex histology techniques for diagnostics and research studies and testing. Bench duties include acquiring and logging samples, performing testing, maintaining instrumentation, software, and databases necessary to remain compliant with federal guidelines. Responsibilities include tissue processing, paraffin embedding, cryostat sectioning, microtomy, routine and advanced histology stains, tissue microarray studies, automated and manual immunohistochemistry, multiplex antigen retrieval, DNA/RNA preparation for ISH, use of light and fluorescent microscopes, CLIA “High Complexity” enzyme histochemistry, photomicrography, 5+ years research/clinical experience, gross descriptions and dissections on clinical samples, animal model dissections, training and mentoring new technologists, inventory and equipment maintenance, and assistance to lab director ensuring CLIA compliance. Provides progress reports. Requires ASCP HT or HTL certification.
Primary Responsibilities
Follows all aspects of SOPs in the conduct of research and patient diagnostic testing.
Prepares microscopic slides on human/animal tissue for clinical/research purposes, including processing, embedding, microtomy, cryosectioning and mounting, to include both paraffin processed and frozen tissues.
Provides on‑call coverage for “off hours” necessary for patient care.
Experience with CLIA or CAP accreditation requirements, compliance methods, and inspection preparedness.
Performs standard record keeping and maintenance of samples, logs, and data banks.
Specimen accessioning including all manual and computerized data entry (confident/proficient with Word, Excel, SharePoint).
Performs Core Lab billing, patient orders and billing; maintains reagent inventory and equipment.
Ability to learn new functions and techniques as they apply to the core laboratory.
Provides additional support, as required by the Director, to ensure LEAN Laboratory operation.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned by employee’s supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) HT or HTL certification is required.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience required.
About Us Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state‑of‑the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and‑specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. We focus on prevention as well as cures and work hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.
Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.
To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at
www.nemours.org .
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