Overview

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an internationally recognized leader in research and clinical excellence that has given rise to breakthroughs in cardiovascular care neuroscience oncology transplantation and more. Our team’s efforts have led to the creation of many research programs and initiatives to develop advanced treatments found nowhere else in the world. In our commitment to advancing standards in an ever-evolving healthcare environment our new McNair Campus is designed around the human experience—modeled on evidence-based practices for the safety of patients visitors staff and physicians. The 27.5-acre campus represents the future of healthcare through a transformative alliance focused on leading-edge patient care research and education. Our strong alliance with Texas Heart® Institute and Baylor College of Medicine allows us to bring our patients a powerful network of care unlike any other. Our collaboration is focused on increasing access to care through a growing network of leading specialists and revolutionizing healthcare to save lives and improve the health of the communities we serve.

Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose

Performs both routine and complex histologic techniques such as enzyme histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization, and immunofluorescence on tissue samples for microscopic examination by a pathologist to diagnose disease. Knowledgeable in the areas of pathology, management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histotechnology; acts as a technical resource for the department.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

Receives, accessions as required, and prepares tissues and other biological materials using accepted histological techniques; performs proper labeling, fixation, embedding, microtomy, staining, and coverslipping.Prepares and evaluates stains, reagents, and solutions necessary for slide preparation following established policies and procedures.Ability to assess and make decisions for proper handling and processing of specimens with minimal or no guidance.Evaluates complex and difficult samples to determine suitable methods of preparation and staining.Monitor technical aspects of the department, and is a resource for technical information. Participates in the Performance Improvement program.Performs quality control, preventative maintenance and advanced troubleshooting of instruments and stains for optimal performance.Follows all accreditation and regulatory guidelines, demonstrating consistent adherence to national patient safety goals.Stays abreast of new technology and methods in areas such as IHC and Histochemistry; assists with implementation.Able to multitask effectively and to work with limited or no supervision.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

Opt 1: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.

Opt 2: Bachelor Degree with a combination of 30 semester hrs of biology and chemistry (must include both), AND one year full time acceptable experience in a histopathology laboratory within the last 5 years including fixation, embedding, microtomy, processing and staining.

Required Licensure and Certifications

None

Preferred Education and Certifications

Bachelor degree and successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, AND/OR

Histotechnology certification, HTL, by American Society of Clinical Pathology

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask and prioritize duties. Knowledgeable im the areas of pathology management, education, and regulations that impact the field of histology