Histologic Technician II

Under the general direction of the Pathologist or Laboratory Manager, performs immunohistochemical stains and all other special procedures as required. Cuts, embeds, and stains histology specimens.
Essential Functions:
- Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.
- Correctly prepares special stains and solutions.
- Orders reagents, antibodies, and tool parts to ensure adequate supplies for the work.
- Evaluates equipment and reagent systems.
- Maintains equipment with documentation and reports repairs to manager. Also maintains logbooks and slide files.
- Keeps abreast with company's current policies and immunohistochemistry technical updates.
- Write and update evaluation reports as well as procedures using NCCLS format.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- 30 months or more as a Histologic Technologist/Technician.
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Certified as a Histologic Technician or Histologic Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the equivalent society, as approved by the Chief of Pathology.
- Must demonstrate aptitude for work as Histologic Technician to the Chief of Pathology's satisfaction.
- Demonstrated ability to perform all special stains used in the routine practice of pathology.
- Demonstrated ability to perform histochemical stains and all other special procedures as required by the Chief of Pathology including knowledge of the biochemical nature of reaction.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.
- Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule: Tues - Fri 6:00pm - 10:00pm; Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm.