Molecular Pathology Tech

Histotechnologist

To perform testing of pathologic specimens using molecular and image analysis techniques. Improve existing techniques and develop new applications for these techniques.

Essential Functions

Prepare specimens and perform a variety of molecular assays such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Southern Blotting, fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH), capillary and gel electrophoresis. Trouble shoot assays as required to maintain and improve quality assurance.

Prepare specimens for hormone receptor analysis (ER/PR and Her2neu) and analyze by quantitative image analysis.

Prepare specimens and perform DNA ploidy analysis by image analysis.

Quality control, quality assurance, improve existing techniques and develop new applications or procedures, write procedures, CAP lab duties.

Prepare reagents, buffers and solutions at appropriate pH and molarity.

Monitor supply inventory and order supplies as needed.

Teach Histotechnology students, Pathology residents as required.

Qualifications

Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

CRT-Medical Technologist, Certified (MT) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred Or

CRT-Histotechnologist (HTL) - ASCP American Society for Clinical Pathology preferred

CRT-Molecular Specialist - ASCP #N/A preferred

Physical Demands

Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs

Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 25 lbs

Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs

Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs

Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs

Sitting: Occasionally

Standing: Occasionally

Walking: Occasionally

Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom

Forward Bend - Sitting: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom

Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Seldom

Squat: Seldom

Stair Climbing: Seldom

Crawling / Kneeling: Seldom

Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom

Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom

Handling: Occasionally

Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom

Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom

Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently

Visual Acuity [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

Color Vision (Ishihara) Test [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom