The University of Kansas Health System · 2 months ago
Histology- Technical Specialist 12:00pm-8:30pm M-F
Kansas City, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Histology Technical Specialist to perform all routine histologic procedures and oversee immunohistologic and molecular procedures in the laboratory. This role includes training new employees, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and participating in quality assurance activities.
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Responsibilities
Accurately prepares, labels, and stores reagents, controls, and specimens for analysis
Performs validation studies
Identifies opportunities to implement new clinical tests
Assists with departmental management tasks including, but not limited to the following: A) Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and reagents to ensure no interruptions in service; B) Coordinates section staffing as assigned; C) Participates in departmental billing and financial planning; D) Contributes to content included in competency training and review
Trains and orients new employees to the department
Demonstrates technical competence with LIS, EMR and PC
Disposes of bio-hazardous materials, chemical waste, sharps, and other potentially hazardous materials according to policy
Follows regulatory, accreditation, safety and hospital standards. Adheres to all policies and procedures
Participates in inspection readiness. -
Is able to perform immunohistochemistry assays using various instruments
Maintains, operates, troubleshoots instrumentation issues and completes appropriate documentation
Orients tissue samples during embedding process, performs microtomy, stains tissue samples, performs histochemical stains, coverslipping and case assembly
Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities
Participates in proficiency testing and records results in a timely manner according to laboratory policy
Uses and wears PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as necessary to perform job duties safely and minimize risk
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
High School Graduate
Bachelors Degree OR Qualify to perform high complexity testing as defined by CLIA 88 regulations. This includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent with a minimum of 24 semester hours of science courses including 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology and 12 hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination
Histotechnologist (HTL) - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP)
Computer knowledge including understanding of internet
Preferred
3 or more years of histology experience
Previous experience in immunohistochemistry
Company
The University of Kansas Health System
The University of Kansas Health System is an academic medical center for complex care and diagnosis.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Parkinson's Foundation
2023-07-25Grant
Leadership Team
Jason Hannagan, JD, MBA
CEO, SWKC Market
Sean Roberts
Vice President of IT - Technology and Chief Technology Officer
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