Massgeneralbrigham
Histology Technician
Company
Role
Histology Technician
Location
United States of America
Job type
Part time
Posted
Yesterday
Salary
Job description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.Does this position require Patient Care?
No
Essential Functions
-Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
-Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
-Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
-Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
-Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
-Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
- Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O).
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/Hourly
Grade
5
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