Histology Technologist - Surgical Pathology

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About Duke University Health System Clinical Laboratories

Pursue your passion for caring and innovation as a team member in the state-of-the-art Duke Health laboratories. Duke Health laboratories are College of American Pathologists accredited and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments certified. The multidisciplinary team is committed to serving the rare and complex testing needs of Duke Health's diverse patient population by providing timely and accurate results, educating the next generation of laboratorians, scientists and physicians, and researching and developing the cutting-edge diagnostics of tomorrow.

Occupational Summary

Perform routine histopathological tests in a clinical laboratory for use in the treatment and diagnosis of disease.

• Accessioning all surgical pathology specimens
• Specimen identification and information
• Gross small specimens may include but are not limited to GI, GU and GYN biopsies, skin biopsies and skin excisions, heart biopsies, lung biopsies, bone marrow biopsies and clots and other small cases as assigned
• Attending service assignments
• Specimen priority assignment
• Cutting and staining frozen sections
• Special processing GI biopsies
• Assessing decalcification adequacy
• Packing blocks for transport to Histology
• Communicate effectively with clinicians and pathologists
• Complete required safety trainings and maintain working knowledge of department safety and operating procedures
• Assist Lead in data collection for QA/QI initiatives and assessing technician
• Participate in training of technical staff, students, and pathology residents
• Participate in shared on-call rotation

Demonstrated competency in histological laboratory skills. Ability to perform assigned tasks on routine and special material.

Within the clinical laboratories we embrace Duke’s purpose, placing thepatient at the center of everything we do. We do this by demonstrating behaviors that focus on delivering patient-and family-centered care and embodying the values that promote a positive work culture. We expect every team member to commit to these values and hold each other accountable in the spirit of mutual respect and belonging.

Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physical, Biological or Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology. Must meet the CLIA/CAP Education Requirements established to perform high complexity testing. Minimum educational or experience requirements may be modified on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendmen) director as long as minimal CLIA requirements are met by the employee for the tasks being performed.

Histotechnician with at least 1 year of experience in a histology or surgical pathology laboratory. 

ASCP Certified or certification eligible (must obtain HTL certification in 18 months (about 1 and a half years)).

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