Histologic Technician 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18381 (SEIU Local 925 Research Tech BU)
BASIC FUNCTION
Prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis; guide and instruct Histologic Technician I’s, laboratory assistants and others.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, prepare tissue for microscopic analysis; assist medical staff in acquisition and examination of specimens; provide guidance to other staff.
TYPICAL WORK
Monitor and perform quality control of specimens; perform initial examination of prepared specimens; determine disposition of improperly handled specimens; identify problems, take corrective action, notify supervisor of action taken and monitor follow-up solutions;
Perform all histologic procedures pertaining to preparation of microscopic slides such as processing, embedding, microtomy, staining and coverslipping;
Perform animal fixations and tissue dissections;
Perform special stain techniques such as silver stain; modify and adapt new procedures; prepare reagents, dyes and solutions;
Conduct procedures for renal/cardiac pathology and muscle biopsy;
Examine and dictate gross description of selected tissue specimens;
Assist pathologist/resident in the gross examination of surgical specimens; interpret requests and determine appropriate techniques or procedures for various types of tissue specimens;
Assist physician/pathologist at patient bedside for collection and preparation of biopsies and aspirates; advise physician/pathologist as to specimen adequacy;
Distribute material to appropriate laboratories;
Instruct and orient pathology residents; provide procedural information to medical staff, physicians/pathologists, outside medical personnel and new employees;
Identify appropriate protocol for specimen distribution to and from hospital departments and other outside sources/inquiries;
Analyze and determine cause(s) of instrument malfunction, take corrective action and monitor follow-up; maintain quality control of instruments; evaluate new products and instruments to provide input in decision process;
Record complete patient information either manually or by computer; maintain comprehensive records of procedures;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – UW Contract Classified
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS – Classified Non-Union
Certified as a Histologic Technician by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) AND completion of a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) approved school course of study AND one year of experience in a clinical or research laboratory
OR
three years of experience in a clinical laboratory
OR
equivalent education/experience.
New Class: 1-3-73
Revise Title and Class: 12-14-73
Revise Class: 3-3-89
Revise Minimum Qualifications: 4-6-90
New to SEIU: 10-15-03
CSR Class Conversion (mc): 06-01-05