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Summit Health · 5 months ago

Per Diem Histology Tech - Dermatology Mohs

Purchase, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.87/hr - $32.16/hr

2+ years exp

Summit Health is a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care. The Histology Technician will perform routine tasks associated with making stained slides from surgically excised tissue for diagnosis, ensuring accuracy and adherence to standard operating procedures.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Embeds, cuts, stains, and performs other tasks required to process tissue in the Histology lab

Performs necessary tests for each sample as required

Follows standard operating procedures for all testing

Performs accurate gross description on tissue samples

Operates all instruments/equipment according to accepted written proceduresRegisters and processes cases in the EMR; prints worksheets and labels

Meets acceptable turnaround time and productivity standards for the section

Recognizes testing errors/discrepancies or problems and notifies appropriate personnel; assists in problem resolution

Demonstrates proficiency in the use of the EMR and its application to all aspects of job related functions

Recognizes and resolves computer problems

Recognizes and resolves other problems or inconsistencies

Ensures that records are accurate, complete, legible, and appropriately filed and stored

Operates all instruments/ equipment according to accepted written procedures

Recognizes and identifies instrument/ equipment problems

Resolves instrument/ equipment problems or contacts appropriate technical service

Performs and documents all routine and non-routine maintenance according to Standard Operating Procedures

Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly workplace including instrument and general laboratory equipment

Performs and documents Quality Control daily according to established laboratory protocol

Performs proficiency testing, as requested

Reviews quantities and expiration dates of all supplies. Verifies receipt, labels records and stores supplies received

Has knowledge of other SMG computer systems in order to obtain clinical information

Prepares reagents as needed

Assists with training new employees

Other job duties as required

Qualification

Histology techniquesEMR proficiencyHTHTL (ASCP) certificationCritical thinkingIndependent decision makingGross description experienceStandard office equipmentWindows environment experienceCommunication skills