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National Society for Histotechnology

Graduate Histology Technician - School of Dentistry

National Society for Histotechnology, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246

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UTHealth Houston's School of Dentistry is seeking a

Graduate Histology Technician

to join their team of professionals.

Location:

7500 Cambridge, Houston, Texas 77054

Position баланс Summary Participates in the day-to-day operations of the oral and maxillofacial pathology laboratory with regard to histology specimen processing. Processes and prepares patient tissue according to department procedures using a wide range and depth of technical and specialized knowledge. Collaboratively works with other laboratory members, as well as faculty and residents, to support continuous improvement of laboratory services to ensure consistent, high-quality, and timely processes for accurate and comprehensive diagnosis.

Position Key Accountabilities

Performs tissue processing, embedding in paraffin, cutting, sectioning, staining, and mounting on slides for interpretation by a pathologist.

Cleaning work area and equipment as well as maintaining equipment maintenance logs. Helping maintain gross tissue storage area and assisting in discarding tissue per established policy.

Ass nuevo with quality control standards in the laboratory.

Helping maintain blocks and/or slides files.

Responds to emergency situations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) Certification must be obtained within one year of employment.

Minimum Education High school degree or equivalent.

Minimum Experience Experience None

Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215.

Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

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