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Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue sections for pathological examinations. Provides and communicates information to authorized sources.

* Follows established policies and procedures for processing biological specimens for analysis.
* Recognizes the existence of procedural and technical problems and takes corrective action according to predetermined criteria or refers the problem to the appropriate supervisor.
* Demonstrates technical skills as required to maintain competency.
* Accepts other duties as assigned to promote the accomplishment of organizational goals.
* The team member is accountable to demonstrate proficiency for the skills outlined in the appropriate position skills list.
* The team member is accountable to maintain skill proficiency, including improvement where deemed necessary, and upgrading any additional or new skills on the appropriate position skills list. * Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
* Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
* Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
* Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

* Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
* Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
* Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
* Recognizes and complies with legal, regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
* Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in North Memorial's Corporate Code of Conduct.
* Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
* Reports violations or areas of concern to supervisor or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.

* High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
* Associate degree in Histotechnology or Laboratory Science from an accredited institution; or, prior to April 24, 1995 qualified as a technician according to CLIA's 'Grandfather' provision or, has equivalent experience and been deemed competent.

* Minimum of one year current laboratory experience in a clinic or hospital required. * Ability to perform assigned histology duties which include embedding, cutting, and staining.
* Ability to assist pathologist with gross specimen analysis.
* Knowledge of common special stains.
* Ability to operate laboratory computer system as appropriate.

ASCP certification or equivalent required within 6 months of hire and maintained as a condition of continued employment - NMHC Standard