Histology Assistant - Part-Time Under direct supervision of the certified histotechnician, performs general histological duties according to established procedures as well as preparation of histologic slides for microscopic examination and diagnosis by the pathologist. The Lab Histology Assistant is responsible for performing routine histopathological tests including processing tissue samples, microtomy, embedding, cryotomy, immunohistochemistry, and special staining procedures in preparing specimens for microscopic examination by a pathologist. Accessions and arranges surgical specimens in proper grossing order for the pathologist and/or grossing tech., Accessions and arranges surgical specimens in proper grossing order for the pathologist and/or grossing tech., Analyzes and records data for quality control., Assists in the proficiency-testing program in the lab. , Cleans and maintains adequate laboratory supplies and work areas using proper cleaning procedures., Collects, labels, processes and preserves tissue specimens according to established laboratory procedures., Cut routine paraffin sections of surgical tissue for microscopic examination in the diagnosis and treatment of disease., Evaluates sample adequacy and prepares cytology gyn-specimens, surgical, and cytology specimens for send out. , Examine slides under microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements., Label, file, discard, and maintain tissue, slides and blocks per TJC and State of Illinois requirements., Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in the field. , Monitors and manages the storage and disposal of surgical specimens. Discards the surgical and placental tissue, red-bag and body fluid wastes, observing safety standards. , Operates and troubleshoots computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate with wax, tissue specimens to be preserved for study by the pathologist. , Perform routine and special staining techniques on prepared slides for pathology evaluation., Performs administrative duties such as answering the phone, filing, and registering patients., Performs other duties as assigned., Perform various Quality Control and Quality Assurance procedures to maintain compliance with internal and external regulations and protocols. Evaluates acceptability as associated with department testing., Prepare equipment and reagents for processing, embedding, microtomy, and processing of tissue. , Prepares containers for surgery, outpatient and reference lab departments, with both recycled and commercial formalin., Prepares non-gyn specimens for standard and special processing for the pathologist, including assisting in the radiology procedure room for fine needle biopsies, sample centrifugation following OSHA guidelines for processing using a biological hoods and preparing slides and cell blocks. , Prepares non-gyn specimens for standard and special processing for the pathologist, including assisting in the radiology procedure room for fine needle biopsies, sample centrifugation following OSHA guidelines for processing using a biological hoods and preparing slides and cell blocks. , Prepares sections of fresh tissues for immediate examination, using frozen section technique to freeze, cut, mount, and stain specimens. , Prepares solutions, including acid water, ammonia water, alcoholic and acetic fixatives and disposes of hazardous chemicals per OSHA requirements., Prepares solutions, including acid water, ammonia water, alcoholic and acetic fixatives and disposes of hazardous chemicals per OSHA requirements., Process specimens for microscopic evaluation including overnight chemical processing, embedding, cutting and staining using manual and automated methods as appropriate. {+ 5 more} High School (Required)