Position Summary:

Collects and processes surgical specimens. Prepares and embeds specimens with paraffin. Cuts blocks and performs H&E stains with coverslips. Performs immunohistochemical stains as requested and maintains immunostainer & reagents. Prepares solutions and special stains. Processes frozen sections with rapid H&E stains. Enters procedure charge codes. Follows safe practices with infectious and/or hazardous materials. Utilizes and maintains equipment, and supplies in the department appropriately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree that includes 30 semester hours of biology and chemistry plus one (1) year of histology experience OR completion of NAACLS accredited Histotechnology program.

• Certified Histotechnologist, HTL (ASCP)

Essential Job Functions: In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Perform special & immunohistochemical staining procedures, validations of new reagents and antibodies. 20%

• Enter procedure charge codes. 10%

• Analyzer maintenance and set up 10%

• Troubleshooting/resolving issues with instrumentation, staining, and testing. 10%

• Assist supervisor/manager in training, competency, and review of non-certified pathology staff members.

• Perform general histology duties such as preparing and staining slides for Pathologist review and preparing tissues for embedding and staining.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality

• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment

• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.

• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.

• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

· Lifting (Rarely – 30 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.

· Sitting (Continuously): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

· Standing (Occasionally): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.

· Walking (Occasionally): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.

· Climbing (Rarely): Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like using feet and legs; may also use hands and arms.

· Twisting/Bending/Stooping (Occasionally): Twisting, bending, and stooping require flexibility and a wide range of motion in the spine and joints.

· Reaching Above Shoulder Level (Occasionally): Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects as necessary above the shoulder, requiring strength and stability.

· Pushing/Pulling (Occasionally): Using the upper extremities to press or exert force against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

· Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously): Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than using the whole hand as in handling.

· Vision (Continuously): Close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures and to read computer screens, printed materials, and handwritten materials.

· Cognitive Skills (Continuously): Learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, and make timely decisions in the context of a workflow.

*Frequency Key: Continuously (100% - 67% of the time), Repeatedly (66% - 33% of the time), Occasionally (32% - 4% of the time), Rarely (3% - 1% of the time), Never (0%).

Exposures

Tasks include frequent exposure to:

• bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.

• radiation in settings where medical imaging procedures are performed.

• various chemicals, medications, and hazardous products used in healthcare settings. Job tasks may involve handling pharmaceuticals, disinfectants, and other substances.

• infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job classification. They are not to be construed as a contract of any type nor an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by individuals so classified.

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