Job Description
Prepare histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.
| Major - Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to gross, embed, section/ microtomy, stain and mount tissue from surgical procedures.
- Examines slides and/or blocks to ensure tissue preparation is meeting laboratory requirements.
- Exercises independent judgment in dealing with procedural and technical problems.
- Trains or directs Laboratory Assistants and Histology Technicians engaged in laboratory testing and processing techniques.
- Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality.
· Complies with all departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals. Regular - A Receiving of Histopathology and Cytology specimen according to SOPs.
- Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.
- Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Prepare slides and blocks of cytology specimens and stain them as per SOPs.
Periodic - Performs grossing of small specimens and fixes the large specimen under supervision. Assists the pathologist in grossing of large specimen.
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Disposal of hazardous chemical waste as per regulatory guidelines.
- Label requisitions, specimen containers, cassettes and/or slides, affixes coverslip to slides.
- Files, retrieves and distribute blocks, slides and pathology reports.
Teaching of students and orientation of new personnel.
- Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures, equipment, and testing to monitor control checks.
- Knowledge of medical terminology to communicate with laboratory staff.
- Skill in using computer programs and applications.
- Skill in performing a full range of laboratory tests and operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
- Ability to listen, read, understand, and follow oral, and written instruction.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, physicians, vendors, clients, and external agencies.
Effectiveness towards Laboratory and Hospital.