Histotechnologist - Surgical Pathology, Full-Time

at Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Location Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Job REQID 131427
Job Function Laboratory
Shift Night Job (3rd)

Benefits
$10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
$10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
$1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
$250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
Matching 401(k)
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
Life insurance
Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
Paid time off and Holiday pay
Pay Starting at: $30.89+ per hour based on experience
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Description
The Histotechnologist reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization's Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
A Histotechnologist performs routine histology procedures resulting in stained slides for microscopic review and diagnosis by the pathologist. This position is responsible for communication with pathologists, residents, and coordinators regarding specimen problems. The position is also required to participate in the laboratory occurrence management program.
Responsibilities:
Performs cassette-log reconciliation. Initiates appropriate programs on conventional and microwave tissue processors. Recognizes, resolves, and documents standard processor alarms.
Embeds biopsy, routine surgical, and autopsy tissues per SOP. Recognizes adequacy of processing. Identifies and orients tissues correctly. Documents tracking and quality issues on embedding log.
Performs and documents routine paraffin block reconciliation. Prioritizes blocks based on established guidelines.
Operates microtome per SOP. Determines appropriate block orientation and alignment, knife angles, and settings to obtain representative sections. Recognizes acceptable vs. unacceptable sections; evaluates instances in which specific tissue might require a deviation from standard procedures to insure diagnostic sections are produced. Documents blocks cut in laboratory information system.
Operates automated instrumentation to stain and coverslip microscopic slides. Performs manual methods during instrument downtimes. Recognizes, resolves, and documents unacceptable staining and coverslipping results and/or instrument failure.
Labels slides, collates with paperwork, and submits to appropriate pathologist or resident. Documents appropriate tracking information.
Performs special staining techniques using automated instrumentation and manual methods. Identifies appropriate positive and/or negative controls. Evaluates stains microscopically for acceptable results. Identifies and corrects staining deficiencies. Documents stains and quality issues.
Performs and/or assists with gross examination, dissection, and selection of representative tissue for microscopic examination for designated specimens. Verifies that specimen and requisition labeling match prior to examination. Resolves discrepancies prior to gross examination and escalate to supervisor when necessary. Utilizes dictation equipment to document description per procedure. Verifies specimen identify matches cassette identity prior to submission of tissues. Documents cassettes and tissues accurately and legibly on logs and in LIS.
Maintains specimen integrity and accurate legible specimen identification throughout all technical and clerical processes.
Records all documentation consistently and legibly. Maintains manual and electronic records for easy retrieval of data as... For full info follow application link.

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