OU Health
Histotechnologist (Levels 2-3) - Anatomic Pathology Lab
OU Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
Histotechnologist (Levels 2-3) – Anatomic Pathology Lab
Apply to join OU Health as a Histotechnologist (Levels 2-3) in the Anatomic Pathology Lab.
Job Description Under general direction performs routine and advanced professional and technical work in preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation. May require working with infectious agents.
Essential 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 thicknesses 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 (Hand 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 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; can recognize issues with orders that may compromise patient test results.
Specimen transport.
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.
Excellent knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills as it relates to the electronic medical record and its requirements.
Maintains clean and organized workstation.
Takes call as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Minimum Qualifications (Level 2): - Associate’s Degree or - 60 hours of college coursework with at least 12 semester hours of science (chemistry, biology) or - Successful completion of a NAACLS‑accredited Histotechnician program.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 3): - Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or - Bachelor’s Degree which includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (including six semester hours of chemistry and six of biology).
Experience Level 2: 3–5 years of relevant experience. Level 3: 5 or more years working in a hematopathology setting with progressive responsibility.
Licensing and Certifications Nationally recognized certification through one of the following accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Must be able to multi‑task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate with co‑workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment toward establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Ability to assist in the pre‑analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.
Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
Intermediate knowledge of normal and complex laboratory processes.
Benefits Competitive total rewards package, including a $3,000 or $1,000 sign‑on bonus, relocation assistance (up to 100 miles), PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider; Hospitals and Health Care industry
Equal Opportunity OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.
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Job Description Under general direction performs routine and advanced professional and technical work in preparing human tissues for microscopic examination and interpretation. May require working with infectious agents.
Essential 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 thicknesses 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 (Hand 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 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; can recognize issues with orders that may compromise patient test results.
Specimen transport.
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.
Excellent knowledge of computer data entry and keyboard skills as it relates to the electronic medical record and its requirements.
Maintains clean and organized workstation.
Takes call as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Minimum Qualifications (Level 2): - Associate’s Degree or - 60 hours of college coursework with at least 12 semester hours of science (chemistry, biology) or - Successful completion of a NAACLS‑accredited Histotechnician program.
Minimum Qualifications (Level 3): - Associate Degree of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) or - Bachelor’s Degree which includes 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses (including six semester hours of chemistry and six of biology).
Experience Level 2: 3–5 years of relevant experience. Level 3: 5 or more years working in a hematopathology setting with progressive responsibility.
Licensing and Certifications Nationally recognized certification through one of the following accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Must be able to multi‑task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate with co‑workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment toward establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Ability to assist in the pre‑analytical phase for specimen procurement, identification and proper specimen handling.
Performs troubleshooting and technical problem solving.
Ability to assess and verify the validity of patient test results, including identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
Intermediate knowledge of normal and complex laboratory processes.
Benefits Competitive total rewards package, including a $3,000 or $1,000 sign‑on bonus, relocation assistance (up to 100 miles), PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider; Hospitals and Health Care industry
Equal Opportunity OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, creates peace of mind for you and your family.
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