Job Information
UNC Health Care Histology Technician( Non Certified) in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Description
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Summary:
Prepares and processes tissue and fluid specimens for analysis by a pathologist and prepares slides for pathologist review by embedding, cutting and staining tissue samples.
Hours: 12:00pm-8:30pm
Responsibilities:
Reviews physician orders for accuracy and enters tissue and procedures into the laboratory information system. Obtains corrective action when needed. Documents specimen identification issues according to QA policy.
Accurately prepares and labels cassettes prior to pathologist grossing.
Performs tissue fixation according to procedure. Troubleshoots any alarms of warning messages on the processing equipment. Performs maintenance on the tissue processor according to quality assurance procedure and schedule.
Embeds processed tissue and cuts sections for microscopic examination using a microtome.
Performs routine staining procedures and ensures quality of stains are acceptable by pathologist review. Orders special stains or procedures as needed from reference laboratory and enters requisition into information system for tracking.
Assists histology section head in collecting and documenting quality assurance indicator data.
Performs pathology transcription and orders supplies when needed.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
● High school diploma or equivalent.
● Prefer Associate's Degree in Histology.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● None required, but eligibility for certification is recommended.
Professional Experience Requirements:
● Requires minimum 2 years experience working in a clinical laboratory performing histology procedures with a licensed pathologist.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
● Knowledge of anatomy.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity : UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit : Surgical Pathology
Work Type : Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week : 40.00
Work Schedule : Evening Job
Location of Job : US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime : Exempt: No
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Salary Range: $20.88-$30.02 (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.