Fulgent Genetics · 3 months ago
Histotechnician I
Alpharetta, GA, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
0+ years expFulgent Genetics is a premier full-service genomic testing company focused on transforming patient care in various medical fields. The Histotechnician I will coordinate and perform routine and specialized activities in the Histology/IHC laboratory, including preparing microscopic slides and ensuring quality control in laboratory operations.
BiotechnologyHealth CareHealth Diagnostics
Responsibilities
Prepares microscopic slides for patient diagnosis to include tissue processing, embedding and tissue orientation, sectioning of tissue blocks with preparation of microscopic slides, staining and submission of slides to Pathologist for diagnosis and reporting
Performs procedures within the scope of practice for a Histotechnician to include special staining procedures, immunohistochemistry and various other special procedures
Performs Molecular Pinpoint procedures
Quality Review of stained immunohistochemistry cases before released to clients and medical staff
Knowledgeable of correct CPT codes to enter when technical summaries are needed
Performs Bone marrow grossing. May also perform the grossing of more complex tissues specimens as trained under the supervision of CSI medical staff
Strives to meet established parameters such as departmental turnaround time (TAT)
Utilizes the Laboratory Information System for processing and tracking, printing slide labels, ordering stains, and a variety of QA and reporting functions
Participates in the on-call program as needed and call back for off-shifts, weekends and holidays
Monitors inventory of the department and routinely restocks supplies and alerts leadership of the need for reordering
Maintains laboratory records and documentation as required by laboratory procedures and/or hospital record retention policies
Follows the chemical and recycling program for xylene and formalin
Follows established safety and biohazard procedures and standard precautions at all times. Disposes biohazardous wastes following laboratory protocols (see laboratory safety manual and chemical hygiene plan
Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with quality control policies and procedures to ensure that all aspects of laboratory operation are performed in accordance with accepted standards and applicable laws for clinical laboratories
Participates in the development and/or maintenance of SOPs as required. Identifies ways in which laboratory procedures and activities can be modified to improve upon current methodologies
Leadership: Assists with assigned additional duties in a specialized area of the laboratory
Weekly workload log
Cut logs
Safety officer
Help maintain Preventative maintenance logs
Take weekly inventory
Help in the training of new staff members
Resource: Acts as a technical resource for less experienced personnel regarding laboratory procedures
Troubleshoot equipment issues
Helps in identifying and resolving stain quality issues
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
AA Degree OR Equivalent combination of Education/Experience required
HT (ASCP) Histotechnician certification required; HTL (ASCP) Histotechnologist preferred
Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency
Technical laboratory personnel whose certification has been grandfathered and does not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually
Requires zero (0) – three (3) years of general histology lab experience, with immunohistochemistry experience preferred
Must satisfy CLIA regulations to perform high complexity testing
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Biological /Physical sciences preferred
Immunohistochemistry experience preferred
Company
Fulgent Genetics
Our mission is to develop flexible and affordable diagnostics and therapeutics that improve the everyday lives of those around us.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Travis Adams
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Managed Care Operations
Brandon Perthuis
Chief Commercial Officer
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