Job Description Summary
Under direct supervision performs routine and complex histologic procedures. Highly skilled role performs embedding, microtomy, routine and special stains, and immunohistochemistry on human tissue to produce microscopic slides for pathologists’ review.
Entity
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC000459 CHS - Histopathology & Special Stains (Main)
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-27
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Responsible for processing all specimens received in the Histology laboratory under minimal supervision. This position requires independent judgment in selection of methodologies utilized in processing tissue specimens and in solving routine problems. Histotechnologists contribute to the overall efficiency of the laboratory or pathology practice in a cost effective manner by performing a variety of tasks, consisting primarily of preparing and Histological processing of all surgical pathology specimens in preparation for pathologist review and diagnosis.
Additional Job Description
Education: Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 5 years for support or 0-2 years for professional HTL(ASCP) certification by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) or equivalent
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