Histotechnician

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United Urology Group is regarded as the leading urology network in the country. Our Urology Group Affiliates consist of Chesapeake Urology, Arizona Urology- Phoenix & Scottsdale, Arizona Urology Tucson, Colorado Urology & Tennessee Urology.

Position Summary:

The Histotechnician supports the pathology histology laboratory in preparing, processing, and staining tissue specimens for review by the pathologists. They will ensure accurate and timely processing and handling of specimens.

Primary duties & responsibilities:

• Responsible for accessioning, grossing, embedding, microtomy, performing H&E and Papanicolaou staining, and coverslipping of all surgical/cytologic specimen slides for microscopic analysis.
• Loading the blocks on the processor, ensuring quality and timeliness of production.
• Organize cases by matching slides with appropriate paperwork and/or laying slides out in slide folders.
• Provide maintenance or troubleshooting of equipment and automated instrumentation within the laboratory.
• Assists supervisor in meeting department regulatory agency requirements (CAP, CLIA, etc.)
• Performs quality control procedures per protocol and completes necessary documentation.
• Maintain supplies and other inventory.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of two years of Histology experience required.
• National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Accredited Training Certificate and/or HT or HTL certification highly desirable.

Direct Reports:

• N/A

Knowledge, Competencies & Skills:

• Excellent customer service/relations skills.
• Excellent embedding, sectioning, and histology techniques with human tissues.
• Ability to multi-task, self-motivation, reliability, and accountability in meeting timelines.
• Excellent computer software and data analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal & written.
• Must demonstrate a high level of professionalism.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance.

Travel:

• N/A

Physical Requirements for the Job:

• Able to sit, stand, and or walk throughout the day.
• Intermittently required to stoop, bend, speak, and listen.

Equal Opportunity Employer: United Urology Group and its affiliate practices are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

The successful candidate(s) for any UUG position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Actual compensation offered to candidates is based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.