Histotechnician

Job Responsibilities

• Performs routine histology including specimen processing, embedding, slide preparation, microtomy, staining, and immunohistochemistry.
• Maintains diagnostic viability of all specimens and ensures correct patient labeling. Correctly prepares special stains and solutions. Routinely checks and verifies that surgical case numbers match blocks and slides; prints labels as appropriate.
• Records in laboratory logbooks all slides and stains prepared daily. Logs appropriate information into the surgical pathology computer system.
• Performs routine maintenance and cleaning of equipment and troubleshoots minor equipment failures. Documents remedial actions such as repairs or repeated tests.
• Follows appropriate laboratory safety protocols.
• Adheres to laboratory's quality control policies and documents all quality control activities.
• Ensures compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAP regulations.
• Adheres to attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• HT/HTL (ASCP) certified
• 1 years' experience in an anatomical pathology laboratory
• Demonstrate understanding of the equipment used daily; including, but not limited to, microtome, stainer/cover slipper, slide labeler
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, high-volume deadline driven environment
• Ability to thrive in a team and service oriented environment and must maintain a professional demeanor in interactions with physicians and lab personnel
• All laboratory personnel is required to maintain schedule flexibility and when problems arise, may be required to work overtime
• Manual dexterity to use common laboratory equipment and perform sterile techniques as required
• May be exposed to hazardous waste material including stain waste (i.e., hematoxylin, eosin, etc.) aromatic hydrocarbons (xylene), and other combustible organics (i.e., ethyl alcohol and isopropanol)

Visual acuity (including color discrimination) and analytical skill to distinguish fine detail.

• Ability to tolerate extensive periods seated and/or standing.
• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• May have exposure to extreme temperatures, high noise levels, fumes and bio-hazardous material/chemicals including formalin in the lab environment.
• May be required to handle blood-borne pathogens and general laboratory reagents; handle live human specimens, tissues, and bodily fluid
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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Needham Heights, MA 02494: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location