Northern Arizona Healthcare
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Histology Technician 1
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Northern Arizona Healthcare
located in Flagstaff, AZ.
The Histology Technician 1 and 2 performs a wide range of routine and complex procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Uses various chemicals and equipment for processing, embedding, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, and special stains. Routine and complex testing is performed according to laboratory standards operating procedures to insure that the pathologist has adequate tissue slides for diagnosis. Collects, accession and assists in the processing of human tissues.
Responsibilities Specimen Collection
Assists pathologist during examination and frozen sections.
Cuts tissue sections to appropriate thickness meeting pathologist time frames.
Prepares coverslips and stains slides with routine stains.
Prepares and stains cytology specimens for examination.
Performs immunochemistry stains.
Prepares and maintains paraffin, reagents and other solutions according to standard formulas.
Prepares specimens to send out to other laboratories or references.
Equipment Maintenance
Operates/maintains tissue processor.
Changes solutions in tissue processors using proper safety equipment and stainers.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Data Integrity
Logs specimens, matching paperwork and specimens with care to avoid errors.
Accesses specimen information into histology computer.
Prints cassettes and prepares specimens for pathologist examination.
Administrative
Completes required procedures for regulatory agencies when needed.
Assists in teaching other staff requirements for areas of responsibility.
Compliance/Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety‑related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety‑related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee’s area of responsibility.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up‑to‑date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job‑specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED – Required
Associate’s Degree in Related Field – Preferred
Certification & Licensures
Histology Technician 1: HT or HTL (ASCP) – Preferred
Histology Technician 2: HT or HTL (ASCP) required or must be attained within 6 months of hire.
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
2 Years Of Experience – Required
Understanding of computers and competency in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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Histology Technician 1
role at
Northern Arizona Healthcare
located in Flagstaff, AZ.
The Histology Technician 1 and 2 performs a wide range of routine and complex procedures in a timely and accurate manner. Uses various chemicals and equipment for processing, embedding, microtomy, immunohistochemistry, and special stains. Routine and complex testing is performed according to laboratory standards operating procedures to insure that the pathologist has adequate tissue slides for diagnosis. Collects, accession and assists in the processing of human tissues.
Responsibilities Specimen Collection
Assists pathologist during examination and frozen sections.
Cuts tissue sections to appropriate thickness meeting pathologist time frames.
Prepares coverslips and stains slides with routine stains.
Prepares and stains cytology specimens for examination.
Performs immunochemistry stains.
Prepares and maintains paraffin, reagents and other solutions according to standard formulas.
Prepares specimens to send out to other laboratories or references.
Equipment Maintenance
Operates/maintains tissue processor.
Changes solutions in tissue processors using proper safety equipment and stainers.
Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
Data Integrity
Logs specimens, matching paperwork and specimens with care to avoid errors.
Accesses specimen information into histology computer.
Prints cassettes and prepares specimens for pathologist examination.
Administrative
Completes required procedures for regulatory agencies when needed.
Assists in teaching other staff requirements for areas of responsibility.
Compliance/Safety
Responsible for reporting any safety‑related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety‑related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee’s area of responsibility.
If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up‑to‑date and valid prior to expiration dates.
Completes all company mandatory modules and required job‑specific training in the specified time frame.
Qualifications Education
High School Diploma or GED – Required
Associate’s Degree in Related Field – Preferred
Certification & Licensures
Histology Technician 1: HT or HTL (ASCP) – Preferred
Histology Technician 2: HT or HTL (ASCP) required or must be attained within 6 months of hire.
Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
Experience
2 Years Of Experience – Required
Understanding of computers and competency in using computers and basic software programs.
Employment Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Northern Arizona Healthcare by 2x.
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Flagstaff, AZ .
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