HISTOLOGY TECH
Company: St Marys Medical Center
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
*Overview*St. Mary's Medical Center has been caring for the
health of San Franciscans since 1857 when it was founded by eight
Sisters of Mercy from Ireland. It is an accredited not-for-profit
hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. It is a
full-service acute care facility with more than 575 physicians and
1100 employees who provide high-quality and affordable health care
services to the Bay Area community.Home to advanced medical
practices such as the nation's first digital cardiac
catheterization laboratory innovating orthopedic and spine surgery
and comprehensive rehabilitation and a state-of-the-art cancer
center. St. Mary's Medical Center is one of San Francisco's leading
hospitals offering patients a full range of outpatient and
inpatient services delivered with the human touch. Strategies and
business development are centered on Oncology Services Cardiac
Services and Orthopedics.*Responsibilities*Is responsible for the
technical aspects of the Histology area of the Dept of Pathology.
Is responsible for all P&P's, Proficiency Testing, Quality
Assurance and Quality Control in Histology. Applies Dignity Health
Core Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values
include Dignity, Collaboration, Justice, Stewardship, and
Excellence. Including the following:* Accessions each patients
specimen(s) into the Anatomic Pathology (AP) Information System and
any manual log books as necessary. (Uses 2 patient identifiers for
specimen and requisition confirmation.)* Removes specimens form the
tissue processor and embeds each in paraffin filled molds.* Ensures
that the tissue processor is properly programmed and ready to run.*
Prepares slides and performs stains as prescribed by the
Pathologists.* Prepares followup study slides for the
Pathologists.* Files slides and blocks in current files. Transfers
older files and blocks to longterm storage. Discards oldest files
and blocks by regulation after clearance from Pathologists.* Keeps
Histology P&P Manual updated and reviewed with the Pathologists
annually.* Maintains a clean, organized work area and maintains
appropriate supply levels.* Maintains Quality Control procedures
and records.* Performs and documents Corrective Actions for QC that
is out of control.* Notifies Pathologists of unacceptable
processing or staining results.* Recycles used organic solvents and
formalin as necessary.* Attends continuing education and maintains
current ASCP Histotechnician Certificate.* Understands and follows
hospital's policies for safety, disaster, fire, infection control,
body mechanics and hazardous materials.* Provides assistance with
coverage when the Pathology/Cytology Assistant is
absent.*Qualifications* *Experience*1 year experience beyond
training as a Histotechnician.Minimum of 3-5 years combined
experience in healthcare industry1-2 years of experience with a
minimum of 1 year in area of related field *Education*Minimum: High
School Diploma, 2 years of college or instructional trade
preferrable. *Licensure*ASCP Histotechnician Certificate or
equivalent ASCP
Keywords: St Marys Medical Center, San Francisco , HISTOLOGY TECH, Other , San Francisco, California
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