| Job
Code: |
1646 |
| Job
Title: |
Histology Technician IV |
| Creation
Date: |
12/01/82 |
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| Revision
Date: |
08/06/02 |
| FLSA
Status: |
Exempt |
Job Summary:
To provide supervision of histology technicians and instruction of students in the science of histologic technique including tissue structure.
Major Duties / Critical Tasks:
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Hires and trains personnel in methods of histologic technique, including frozen sections, paraffin and plastic-embedded material, special staining, immunoperoxidase preparations, and supervises their work.
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Schedules and establishes work hours for staff.
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Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
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Directs repair and maintenance of equipment.
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Controls custodial operations.
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Develops new laboratory procedures and revises old ones upon consultation with the Office of the Chairman, Department of Pathology, or designee.
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Instructs medical students and resident staff on histologic techniques.
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Gives students general assistance, counseling, and guidance.
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Directs preparation and maintenance of teaching slides for general and special postgraduate work.
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Adheres to internal controls established for department.
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Performs related duties as required.
Required Education / Experience:
High school or equivalent and five years related experience. ASCP registered.
Equipment:
Standard laboratory equipment.
Working Environment:
Standard hospital, clinical and/or laboratory environment.
Other:
Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to
this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby
subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.
Any
qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums
require the prior approval of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
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