Histology Technologist

Occ Summary

Perform routine histopathological tests in a clin ical laboratory for usein the treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Work Performed

Perform routine and special paraffin section s of surgical and autopsytissue for microscopic examination in the diagn osis and treatment ofdisease.Examine and describe routine surgical speci mens for histologicpreparation.Prepare equipment and reagents for proces sing, embedding, microtomecutting and mounting of tissue; perform routin e and special stainingtechniques.Label, file, discard and maintain recor ds of tissue samples andcontainers, tissue processing cassettes, final p araffin blocks andslides.Label and record slides of specimens received; provide specimens formicroscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathol ogist.Obtain and log specimens from the operating rooms and other areas asrequired.Perform frozen cryostat sectioning.Set up equipment, instrume nts, reagents and apparatus for specificlaboratory techniques.Perform va rious Quality Control procedures to maintain compliance withinternal and external regulations.Utilize various hospital information systems and s oftware.Perform other related duties incidental to the work described he rein.

Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities

Demonstrated co mpetency in histological laboratory skills.Ability to perform assigned t asks on routine and special material.

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Minimum Qualifications

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E ducation

Bachelors of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemical, Physi cal, Biologicalor Clinical Laboratory Science; or Medical Technology. Mu st meet theCLIA/CAP Education Requirements established to perform high c omplexitytesting.Minimum educational or experience requirements may be m odified on acase-by-case basis at the discretion of the CLIA (Clinical L aboratoryImprovement Amendmen) director as long as minimal CLIA requirem ents aremet by the employee for the tasks being performed

Ex perience

One year lab experience with BS/BA in Science.No experie nce needed for NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency forClinical Laborator y Sciences) Program.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

C ertification Eligible (must obtain HTL certification in 18 months(about 1 and a half years)).

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.