Histology Technician Job at Pathology Group of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • Pathology Group of Louisiana
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

At Pathology Group of Louisiana , our mission is to provide the finest quality pathology services to patients, referring physicians, outpatient surgery centers and hospitals with the greatest accuracy in the most cost-effective manner as rapidly as possible.

Can we depend on you to work hard for our clients and shareholders? Do you foster a positive work culture for your co-workers? If so, apply today!

Shift: Part-Time; Schedule Varies.

Position Summary:

Incumbent will perform all duties of a histology technician in preparing tissue specimens for pathologist examination: embedding, cutting and staining formalin-fixed tissue in an accurate and timely manner, in accordance with standard histology practices. Must be a team-player, maintain a cooperative attitude and support on-going changes in a professional manner.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

  • 3 years of work experience performing routine histology technician duties.
  • Reliable Transportation.

Additional Job Qualifications:

  • Good working knowledge of principles and techniques in histology.
  • Must be able to adapt to changes in work schedule.
  • Must possess good analytical and problem solving skills, adjusting priorities as work requirements demand.
  • Must be able to perform multiple tasks correctly and simultaneously.
  • Must be able to work independently and make decisions based on good judgment.
  • Must possess excellent verbal communication skills and must be able to work well with all others.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Embedding & Cutting:

  • Properly orients and embeds all types of tissue with adequate speed (min.40-60 blocks per hour)
  • Cuts paraffin blocks according to protocol with adequate speed (min.60 blocks per hour) and with good quality
  • Accurately labels all slides: routine H&E, levels, recuts and special stains

2. Routine Staining:

  • Stains routine H&E slides according to protocol
  • Evaluates quality of H&E slides before releasing to pathologists

3. Special Stains:

  • Accurately tags slides and distributes accordingly
  • Stains slides on automated stainer and manually if needed, according to protocol

4. Equipment Maintenance:

  • Maintains QC records for assigned station, keeping microtome, water bath and cold plate in good, clean condition

5. Miscellaneous:

  • Competent in use and troubleshooting problems with routine equipment used:
  • Tissue processors, embedding units, autostainer/coverslipper, cryostat, special stainers
  • Assists with organizing and maintain block filing system
  • Assists with routine inventory check-in, storing and distribution
  • Other duties as assigned by the Histology Supervisors and/or P.A.s
  • Participates in education programs, workshops and meetings to enhance professional growth and stay current in histology
  • Utilizes proper controls and evaluates control results and quality before releasing

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Work experience placement, Shift work,

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