What are the responsibilities and job description for the Histologist position at Compunnel Inc.?
Job Description
Preparing thin slices of human, animal, or plant tissue on slides for analysis by: Examining, fixing, and processing the tissue for proper sample preservation. Surrounding the tissue with paraffin wax in a process called embedding. Cutting a tissue sample with a microtome or cryostat.
Preparing thin slices of human, animal, or plant tissue on slides for analysis by: Examining, fixing, and processing the tissue for proper sample preservation. Surrounding the tissue with paraffin wax in a process called embedding. Cutting a tissue sample with a microtome or cryostat.
- Retrieves specimens from the Surgery Department
- Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory
- Sorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log
- Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin
- Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slides
- Prepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures
- Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives
- Records number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and label
- Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required
- Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures
