Histology Surgical Education Coordinator

Histology Surgical Education Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Facilitates the training of new histology surgical personnel and individuals hired as Anatomic Laboratory Technician-Histology. Processes specimens for analysis and performs specified laboratory procedures under the supervision of department leadership. Performs all histology procedures including quality control and instrument maintenance.

PRINCIPAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

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• Commits to the mission, vision, beliefs and consistently demonstrates our core values.

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18. Assists in departmental troubleshooting under guidance of department leadership.

19. Works collaboratively with all laboratory staff to ensure completion of testing and communication of necessary information to assist testing completion.

20. Provides direction and serves as a resource for department staff.

21. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in field of expertise.

22. Participates in meetings, committees and department projects as assigned.

23. Performs other related projects and duties as assigned.

(Essential Job functions are marked with an asterisk “

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

1. Maintains clinical competency as required for the unit including but not limited to age-specific competencies relative to patient’s growth and developmental needs, annual skill competency verification and mandatory education and competencies.

2. Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.

3. Ability to work independently and is cross trained in all areas of histology surgical department.

4. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

5. Ability to perform crucial conversations with desired outcomes.

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.

7. Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.

8. Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.

9. Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.

10. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Education and training must meet or exceed the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) standards for High Complexity Testing equivalent to 60 semester hours from an accredited institution that, at a minimum, includes either 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses or 24 semester hours of science courses that include :

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or successful completion of a formally recognized Histotechnician training program preferred.

Three (3) years recent work experience in a histology laboratory required. Two (2) years previous experience as trainer / educator in a medical laboratory required.

OTHER CREDENTIALS / CERTIFICATIONS :

Histotechnician (HT) or Histotechnologist (HTL) American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification maintenance required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

(Physical Requirements are based on federal criteria and assigned by Human Resources upon review of the Principal Job Functions.)

(DOT) Characterized as medium work requiring exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and / or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and / or a greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must be able to distinguish and discriminate between colors.

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