The Histotechnologist processes surgical, autopsy and study specimens for pathologic diagnosis, including tissue fixation, processing, freezing, microtomy, frozen sectioning and staining slides for microscopic examination by the Pathologist.

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Essential Functions

• Performs related special staining techniques, which may include immunohistochemical, immunofluorescent and enzyme histochemical stains.
• Operates computerized equipment for processing and staining of specimens.
• Uses the laboratory computer system to add, cancel and verify completed orders.
• Performs and documents quality control and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Performs troubleshooting of instruments, processing and staining processes,
• Places engineering and biomed service requests as needed.
• Prepares stock and working reagents and maintains an adequate supply.
• Performs specimen receiving and processing and answers the telephone and greets guests to the department.
• Regularly reports all unacceptable quality control and instrument failures to a senior technologist, pathology coordinator, manager and/or Pathologist and documents discrepancies and their resolutions.
• Assumes one or more of the following responsibilities: outside facility frozen section room maintenance, projects, teaching, tech in charge, reagent validations and evaluation of new technology.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Responsible for maintaining an active role in the laboratory quality improvement program including performance and evaluation of key quality indicators.
• Follows the established policies and procedures to meet regulatory and accrediting agencies’ requirements. • Practices infection control and safety policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient records, hospital and departmental matters at all times.

Education/Training

• Graduate from an approved school of Histotechnology.

Licensure/Certification

• Current license in the State of Florida as Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Qualification: Histology Technologist.

Experience

None.

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