Histology Technologist jobs in Montana

Under general supervision, follows established procedures for preparation of surgical and autopsy specimens. Prepares mounts on slides and stains or treats tissue with chemicals so as to reveal specific structural details under microscopic analysis. Perform histology duties to prepare material for pathologic evaluation. Additional characteristics for the Lead Role: Acts as a lead for an assigned area of department, including assisting with the day to day operations of the department, responsible for quality control and regulatory readiness of department.

Essential Job Functions

•Supports and models behaviors

consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of

business conduct and service expectations. Meets all mandatory

organizational and departmental requirements. Maintains competency in all

organizational, departmental and outside agency standards as it relates to

the environment, employee, patient safety or job performance.

•Reviews clerical information

including the labeling of the specimen and requisition, reconciling any

discrepancies detected in labeling. Documents and evaluates clerical

discrepancies on the appropriate quality assurance forms.

•Aids in the performance of

intra operative consultations when requested by pathologist.

•Embeds, cuts, stains and

coverslips slides efficiently.

•Performs de-calcifications and

other procedures as appropriate to enhance tissue sectioning.

•Prepares laboratory solutions

and reagents according to established procedures and exact formula in

order to maintain adequate quantities for daily work assignments.

•Utilizes performance

improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Records and reviews

quality control data.

•Catalogs and files reports and

materials as needed.

•Distributes processed slides to

Pathologists for review.

•Assists lead in supply

inventory for section.

•Participates in writing

procedures.

•Assist lead with special

projects.

•Performs other duties as

assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.