Immunohistochemistry Specialist
Immunohistochemistry Specialist - FT
To serve as technical specialist in immunohistochemistry testing as well as receive, prepare process pathology specimens, following approved standards, policies procedures. Essential Functions: - Serves as a resource to laboratory personnel to ensure smooth workflow timely, accurate testing information in immunohistochemical staining. - Diagnoses immunohistochemistry instrument malfunctions, performs preventive corrective maintenance/repairs maintains records of actions. - Serves as technical coverage in general histology operations as necessary, assisting coordinating with histology technical staff to ensure proper technical workflow operational requirements (i.e., quality turn-around-time requirements). - Reviews edits laboratory reports for clerical accuracy technical consistency. Recognizes unexpected or unreasonable results, identifies the cause takes appropriate action. - Performs lab procedures of moderate high complexity in accordance with standards set forth in the approved Laboratory Procedures Manual. Reports maintains records of patient test results according to protocol. - Participates in the training or orientation of staff students. - Coordinates the maintenance of equipment assures that adequate department supply levels are maintained in a cost effective manner. - Assists in the evaluation development of new procedures, methods, quality assurance monitors instrumentation. - Performs accessioning specimen processing on an as needed basis to maintain efficient laboratory operations. - Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - 3 years of recent full time (or equivalent) specialized training or experience in immunohistochemistry related testing required. - Associate's degree in biological field or Accredited Histopathology Program Completion required. - HTL or HT (ASCP) certification required. Preferred Qualifications: - Immunohistochemistry certification preferred