Histotech - Babraham, United Kingdom - Inivata

Description

Are you motivated to participate in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment? Do you want to join a company that invests in its employees? Are you seeking a position where you can use your skills while continuing to be challenged and learn? Then we encourage you to dive deeper into this opportunity.

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NeoGenomics is looking for an
Histotechnologist for our Fort Myers location who wants to continue to learn in order to allow our company to grow.

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As an employer, we promise to provide you with a purpose driven mission in which you have the opportunity to save lives by improving patient care through the exceptional work you perform.

Together, we will become the world's leading cancer reference laboratory.


Job Summary:


Histotechnologist I work under general supervision precisely and accurately performs a variety of routine and specialized histology techniques and procedures. The Histotechnologist I will research, troubleshoot, and resolve histology related inquiries and problems within the laboratory. This position requires the production of the highest quality of embedding, microtomy, tissue grossing, tissue processing, H&E staining, manual and automated special staining, immunohistochemistry, and equipment maintenance.


Histotechnologist II works under mínimal direction will consistently and accurately perform either a greater number or more varied amount of complex or difficult tasks and assignments than the work performed by a Histotechnologist I.


Histotechnologist III works under little or no supervision and will consistently and accurately perform either a greater number or more varied amount of complex or difficult tasks and assignments than the work performed by a Histotechnologist II.

• Histotechnologist I: Entry level
• Histotechnologist II: Intermediate Level
• Histotechnologist

III:
Experience Level


Histotechnologist I Responsibilities:

• Receives tissue specimens and ensures proper accessioning and labeling of all tissue samples
• Processes paperwork associated with accessioning and reporting
• Performs routine and nonroutine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologist(s), according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Performs microtomy according to established Standard Operating Procedures
• Embeds processed tissue in paraffin wax
• Performs coverslipping of stained slides either manually or automated, all special stain procedures according to established SOP's, and filing of blocks and slides
• Responds promptly to pathologists, technologists, and administrative requests
• Maintains laboratory in a clean, functional state, as well as cleaning, performing or scheduling equipment and instrument maintenance/calibration/certification, as required. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests
• Demonstrates initiative in making suggestions to improve efficiency and productivity and provides consistent feedback
• Participates in quality control initiatives. Prepares lab for inspection from regulatory institutions

Histotechnologist II Responsibilities:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I
• Assumes initiative for prompt, accurate performance of test results with appropriate documentation of result
• Performs newly validated tests to the laboratory that require defined skills
• Proficient in all applicable areas of testing in the department
• Proficient in troubleshooting all applicable instruments/procedures in the department
• Adheres to laboratory quality control policies and documents all quality control activities; has the ability to recognize outliers and correct them
• Identifies problems that may affect test performance or reporting of test results and resolves or immediately reports to the department supervisor or lead technologist
• Must be familiar and knowledgeable of general and specialty requirements within CAP/CLIA/NYS institutions

Histotechnologist Responsibilities III:

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core responsibilities of a Histotechnologist I

and II.

• Differentiates acceptable and unacceptable processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining of tissue specimens
• Resolves when prescribed techniques and equipment shou