Histologic Technician II

Job Summary:

Under the general direction of the Pathologist or Laboratory Manager, performs immunohistochemical stains and all other special procedures as required. Cuts, embebs, and stains histology specimens.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks related to fixation and processing of specimens.
• Cuts, prepares, and stains slides from histology specimens.
• Correctly prepares special stains, immunohistochemistry stains and solutions.
• Performs Quality Control on all stained slides.
• Orders reagents, antibodies, and tool parts to ensure adequate supplies for the work.
• May train new employees and students as assigned.
• Operates and Evaluates equipment and reagent systems. Maintains equipment with documentation and reports repairs to manager.
• Also maintains logbooks, Block and slide files.
• Keeps abreast with companys current policies and immunohistochemistry technical updates.
• Writes and updates evaluation reports as well as procedures using the NCCLS format.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Grade 745