Job Description
Job Description
Prepares histologic slides from tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the Pathologist.
Key Accountabilities
- Prepares sections of human tissue for examination by accurately accessioning and grossing specimens.
- Operates all laboratory equipment, Microtome, Tissue processor, Stainers used to prepare tissue for microscopic exam for review by the Pathologist.
- Accurately labels specimens/slides.
- Appropriately stains slides.
- Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.
- Responsible for daily maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment and laboratory computers.
- Keeps accurate records including but not limited to equipment daily maintenance and repair, QA and QC records, temperature and equipment charts, safety procedures, training, exposure, and waste management.
- Examines slides under a microscope to ensure tissue preparation and stain ...