Tidelands Health · 4 months ago
Histotechnologist
Georgetown, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expTidelands Health is the region's largest health care provider and one of the area's largest employers. The Histotechnologist will complete routine histology tasks, assist pathologists, and ensure accurate specimen processing and documentation while adhering to patient safety goals.
Health CareNon ProfitOncologyRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Assign correct accession number to specimens logged into Histology
Select the correct processing schedule for each processing run. Incorporated appropriate delay programs for weekend and holiday operations
Notify the senior tech of any discrepancies/abnormalities concerning the tissue processors that could be resolved with established protocols
Ensure timely TAT for specimens, and recognize tissue structure accurately to orient tissue appropriately in correct embedding mold
Cut slides with the correct orientation and thickness for the tissue type
Select and sequence the chemical solutions required to perform the H&E stain. Perform appropriate solution preparation and maintenance of these solutions to insure consistent staining results
Set up and monitor any automated slide stainer to insure maximum slide throughput
Process non-gyn specimens
Recognized acceptable vs. unacceptable staining results for special stains or IHC stains, selecting appropriate controls, and including a control section with each patient case
Tech assists pathologist and associated staff with FNA process
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in Histology or Biological Science
A minimum of (2) two years direct lab tech experience. Preferably in a hospital based setting
Demonstrated excellence in core value customer skills required
Strong PC skills required
Strong Analytical skills required
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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Histology or Biological Science
Specific Histology Technician experience
EPIC Experience
Company
Tidelands Health
Tidelands Health provides neurosciences, rehabilitation, cancer care and other health care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bruce Bailey
President and CEO
Gayle Resetar
Chief Operating Officer
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