Lab Support Technician II- Histology- PRN

Lab Support Technician II- Histology- PRN

Summary of Job Duties: This is a PRN position for up to 8 hours per week. The Laboratory Support Technician II is responsible for receiving Immunohistochemistry orders and pulling corresponding material. They are responsible for delivery of slides to multiple locations in an accurate and timely fashion. They will help maintain QC on various pieces of laboratory equipment. They are responsible for helping maintain stock and keeping the laboratory clean. They may accession some patient specimens. They will assist the HTs/HTLs in the laboratory as needed. The LST II is capable of cross-training in adjacent laboratories within the Anatomical Pathology Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience. Qualifications Equivalencies: Additional Information:

Job Requirements

• Receive, identify, label, and accession surgical, biopsy, and other tissue specimens according to established procedures.

• Assist with the preparation and processing of tissue specimens for histologic examination.

• Perform specimen grossing support activities as assigned and under appropriate supervision.

• Prepare tissue cassettes and ensure accurate patient and specimen identification.

• Operate and maintain equipment used for tissue processing, embedding, sectioning, and staining.

• Assist with paraffin embedding and preparation of tissue blocks.

• Perform or assist with microtomy, including cutting paraffin sections and preparing slides.

• Prepare and label slides for routine and special histologic procedures.

• Assist with routine and special stains according to laboratory protocols.

• Perform quality checks on slides, blocks, specimens, and other materials to ensure accuracy and integrity.

• Maintain accurate records in the laboratory information system and other required documentation.

• Identify and report specimen discrepancies, labeling errors, inadequate specimens, or equipment problems.

• Maintain adequate inventory of reagents, supplies, cassettes, slides, and other histology materials.

• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment and work areas according to established procedures.

• Properly handle formalin, xylene, reagents, tissue specimens, and other hazardous materials while following safety requirements.

• Follow OSHA, CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, infection-control, and laboratory safety policies and procedures.

• Assist Histotechnologists and Pathologists with daily laboratory operations and special projects.

• Prioritize specimens and workload based on urgency and established laboratory procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with laboratory and clinical staff.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand: Frequently

• Sit: Frequently

• Walk: Occasionally

• Bend, crawl, crouch, kneel, stoop or reach overhead: Frequently

• Lift and carry weight: 25 lbs

• Push and pull weight: 25 lbs

• Use hands to touch, handle or feel: Frequently

• Talk: Continuously

• Hear: Continuously

• Taste or smell: Occasionally

• Read, concentrate, think analytically: Continuously

• Physical Environment: Inside Medical Facility Environment

Salary Information:

• $19.00 per hour

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information:

• All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

• Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing
• This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:

• Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

• Feeling, Grasping, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

• Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:

• No