at Carle in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Histotechnician non-certified
+ Department: Laboratory – CFH_10_20
+ Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
+ Job Category: Laboratory Services
+ Employment Type: Full – Time
+ Job ID: 42651
+ Experience Required: None
+ Education Required: HS Diploma/GED
+ Shift: Day
+ Location: Urbana, IL
+ Usual Schedule: M-F 8:30a-5p
+ On Call Requirements: no
+ Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
+ Weekend Requirements: no
+ Holiday Requirements: no
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: The Histotechnician is responsible for performing routine histopathological taskss including microtomy, embedding, immunohistochemistry and special staining procedures in preparing specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS H.S. Diploma/GED in Paper Diploma required (non-POCT position) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS None Specified EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS None Specified SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Strong ability to work corroboratively and effectively in a fast-paced, flexible, team-based environment. Essential Functions:+ Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in laboratory computer system.
+ Cut routine parffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
+ Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
+ Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, slides, and blocks.
+ Maintain cleanliness in the lab environment.
+ Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
+ Accession all Anatomic Pathology specimens in laboratory computer system.
+ Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
+ Embed tissue for microtomy.
+ Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical and autopsy tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
+ Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy and processing of tissue. Perform routine and special staining techniques. Label, file, discard and maintain tissue, clides and blocks.
+ Process Cytology specimens including all pap smears and non-gyn specimens.
+ Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
