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Job Location (Full Address):

211 Bailey Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14586

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

500236 Surgical Pathology SMH

Work Shift:

UR - Evening (United States of America)

Range:

UR URCC 213 H

Compensation Range:

$33.84 - $43.99

Responsibilities:

GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of laboratory leadership at all times and with some latitude to work independently, the Histotechnician Lead is responsible for section optimization of all of the functions of processing tissue samples for histological diagnosis by a pathologist. When primarily executing operational oversight duties, the Lead will facilitate advanced daily operational flow and make recommendations for process improvement. For Leads supporting educational activities, the purpose of this job is to support the educational responsibilities related to the teaching of histological techniques, processes and procedures for a variety of educational programs including: medical technologist, medical lab technician and histology. In both roles, knowledge of histology processes will be required and incudes (but not exclusive to): grossing, embedding, microtomy, special stains and processing Immunohistochemistry slides. This position requires theoretical insight, moderate skill, judgement and the knowledge of principle and methods of Histotechnology. This position is also responsible for equipment maintenance, daily quality control, and adherence to all policies (Hospital and Laboratory). Communicates with internal and external clients clearly and professionally. Reports to work at assigned UR Labs location/site.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Operations/Work Flow

• Facilitates advanced daily operational workflow assessments in real time

• Creates and implements recommendations for Process Improvement

• Maintains high level of Quality Assurance

• Ensures maintenance on laboratory equipment including but not limited to preventative, routine and troubleshooting.

Education and Training

• With direction from the clinical supervisors and advisement from the Education Manager.

• Creates and implements education processes within the histopathology laboratories for students.

Gross sections of human tissue for examination.

Operates laboratory equipment to embed, section and stain specimens. 

• Performs special staining and Immunohistochemistry stains as requested. 

• Some manual staining may be required.

Follows all departmental and organizational policies, procedures, quality objectives

• And safety standards and keeps current with changes in laboratory processes and procedures. 

Examine slides under microscope to ensure that slides meet laboratory quality standards.

Supports the training of other technologists, technicians and/or residents.

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MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associates degree in Histotechnology or Medical /Clinical Laboratory Technology. Required

• 2 years’ experience in histopathology laboratory. Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Histology techniques. Required

• LIS. Required

• Microsoft. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• ASCP certification as HT or MLT. Required

• Valid NYS License as a Histological Technician (HT) or. Required

• Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technician (MLT). Required

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