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Histotechnician

Community Health Systems · Birmingham, Alabama, US

Job Summary The Histology Technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures in the histology laboratory, including the preparation, process...

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Job Summary The Histology Technologist is responsible for performing all technical procedures in the histology laboratory, including the preparation, processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. This role ensures the accuracy and quality of all histologic preparations and adheres to established laboratory protocols, regulatory guidelines, and safety procedures. The Histology Technologist plays a critical role in diagnostic accuracy and patient care by producing high-quality slides for pathologic interpretation. Essential Functions: - Receives, processes, embeds, cuts, stains, and prepares tissue specimens using routine, special, and immunohistochemical staining techniques in accordance with established protocols. - Operates and maintains complex histology instruments and equipment; performs preventative maintenance and troubleshooting as required. - Performs and documents quality control procedures to ensure accuracy and consistency in testing results and compliance with accreditation standards. - Verifies specimen identification and correlates with requisition data to ensure accurate labeling and documentation; inve...