Histology Technologist NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

The Histology Technologist at NMC Royal Hospital uses a variety of technical and analytical skills to perform the various tasks required for receiving, processing, and preparing patient tissue specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by the Pathologist. This may include logging, batching, and cutting, mounting and staining procedures. Tissue specimens received from surgical or diagnostic cases are sorted, logged, and prioritized according to the standards required. 

Responsibilities of Histology Technologist

• Follows all procedures and policies and demonstrates competency and proficiency as required.
• Receives specimens for other cases when delivered to the Laboratory.
• Sorts specimens according to priority and difficulty of procedures and records in pathology log.
• Embeds specimens into blocks and fixes tissue in formalin.
• Operates instrumentation for tissue dehydration, section clearing, impregnation with paraffin, cutting tissue sections, and staining of slides.
• Prepares solutions, stains, and reagents in accordance with standards written procedures.
• Operates and maintains all histology area lab equipment in proper state of readiness, cleanliness, and sharpens and hone microtome knives.
• Records number of tissue blocks verifying proper identification and label.
• Performs and monitors inventory of supplies, equipment, and reagents used, and places orders for replacements as required.
• Assists the Pathologist in gross examination of surgical specimens and in frozen section procedures.
• Can perform all routine and special procedures.
• Perform Cytology fluid procedures.
• LBC processing and staining.
• Cytospin 2 procedures.
• Cytology stains (non-gynecological smears).
• Cerner operation.
• Hematoxylin and eosin stains.
• Deparaffinizing for special stains.
• Pathology report forms.
• Surgical pathology request forms mm
• Stock solutions on handm
• B-5 Fixative preparation.
• B-5 Fixation of lymph nodes or bone marrow.

Qualifications & Experience             

Following is the eligibility criteria for the role of Histology Technologist at NMC Healthcare:

• B.SC in laboratory sciences or equivalent.
• 2 Years of experience in laboratory field.
• Valid MOH license.

Knowledge & Skills

• Computer Windows and LIS knowledge.
• Quality Assurance skills.
• Spatial ability is required to perceive three-dimensional and geometric relationships when cutting paraffin blocks and removing on embedding molds.
• Ability to develop and apply laboratory technical policies and procedures.
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate the micro-thin tissue sections and to mount onto microscope slides.
• Color discrimination required to verify diagnostic quality of staining processes.

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