[Histonet] job opening in PA

[Hutton, Allison]

Doylestown Hospital is Doylestown, PA has the following position open:

Job Title: 	Histology Tech - 1123		
Req: 	2012-2409		
Location: 			
Department: 	Laboratory		
Schedule: 	Mon-Fri		
	varied start times 0530,0630,0730		
		
Job Description: 		
PURPOSE OF JOB:  To assist the Histology and cytology Department in the preparation of tissue and cells for microscope pathology.  Performs Histologic and Cytologic procedures as states in the Histology and Cytology Procedure Manuals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 45% 1. Properly orients, embeds and sections tissues at 5 microns without artifacts or contaminants. 25% 2. Performs routine, special, frozen and immunohistochemical staining. Manually prepares all stock and working solutions needed to perform above stains (Stain list is available in Histology).  20% 3. Accurately and legibly accessions specimens with the use of the computer. Assists pathologist with frozen sections. Follows slides through the H&E stainer and appropriately distributes slides to the pathologists.  5% 4. Operates and maintains all histology equipment, recycles chemicals and disposes of pathological waste, troubleshoots outliers to help keep department running efficiently. 5% 5. Covers the Cytology Department in the absence of the cytotechnologist. Assists Cytology and Office with designated duties. 		
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