Ensures that specimens are properly labeled and suitable for testing. Resolves specimen identification and/or requisition problems and clarifies requests. Performs limited testing under Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) 1988 guidelines, according to established policies and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and makes minor repairs

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Follows prescribed policy in the reporting and notification of test results. Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of in

Performs, evaluates, and monitors laboratory tests as authorized within established protocols, selecting and performing additional procedures when indicated. Evaluates results for clinical significance, validity and appropriateness. Performs and documents calibration, maintenance and repair of instruments and equipment. Performs, documents and reviews quality control and

$10,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR 3RD SHIFT HISTOTECHNICIANS Major Responsibilities for Histotechnicians Accurate identification and processing of specimens from surgery, other departments and off site physician offices. Reviews requisition orders, checks for specimen integrity and assigns accession number using LIS. Labels tissue cassettes with accession numbers. Provision of te

Ensures specimens are properly accessioned, labeled, and suitable for testing. Cuts quality tissue sections with proper thickness as determined by tissue type and places properly on glass slides. Embeds tissue into paraffin blocks. Maintains a filing system for paraffin tissue blocks, slides and wet tissue. Processes tissue using processors to ensure full preservation and

Demonstrates working and theoretical knowledge of diagnostic principles and interpretation of gynecologic and non gynecologic evaluations and consistent screening productivity. Evaluates patient samples to determine the absence or presence of malignant and pre malignant changes, infectious and inflammatory processes. Identifies and provides accurate diagnoses within the d

Responsible for the quality and quantity of the daily functions of the lab Pre Analytic, Analytic, and Post Analytic including but not limited to accessioning, clerical / data entry, specimen processing, specimen screening / diagnosis, Molecular Pathology assays, and the reporting of test results. Responsible for fostering and maintaining a safe, comfortable, and inclusiv