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MO-SSM Health Schwitalla Hall

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, performs general histological duties according to established procedures as well as preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. Histology is the study of the form of structures seen under the microscope.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
• Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas.
• With assistance, may perform basic histology special stains using manual or automated methods as appropriate.
• Analyzes and records data.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• With assistance, may perform embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues and pathology specimens received.
• With assistance, may maintains equipment in Histology as required.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist.
• Performs general histological duties as well as cytology specimen prep work.
• Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount and stain specimens.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties such as answering the phone, filing and registering patients.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
• Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Rare climbing.

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Employee

Department:

4916980235 Prfee PA-Pathology Histology

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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