Job Description

Job Description

Histotechnician I

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Position Details

Department: PCH-MAIN | Lab Histopathology

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 882316

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This position performs basic histological testing according to clearly prescribed procedures and laboratory techniques or developmental methods. This position receives general supervision of work activities from the department supervisor and does not supervise any other position.

Position Duties

1. General histology functions - works in conjunction with senior histology staff to perform small tissue grossing, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, routine H&E staining, coverslipping.
2. Performs regular instrument maintenance in accordance with established instructions; identifies and troubleshoots malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations.
3. Proactively evaluates practices and assists to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods.
4. Assembles and delivers patient case slides and reports to pathologists.
5. Files and maintains storage of tissues blocks, glass slides, tissue controls.
6. Assists peers with work assignments as appropriate.
7. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Job Tags

Full time, Shift work,

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