Histology Specialist Histopathology
Histology Specialist Histopathology
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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.
Full-time M-F 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Performs all aspects of histology including tissue fixation processing embedding microtomy slide staining and coverslipping. Ensures accurate specimen orientation and sectioning applies routine and special stains and reviews slides for quality assurance. Prepares frozen sections maintains quality control records and accurately distributes slides to pathologists. Operates laboratory equipment prepares reagents and uses the LIS for workflow management. Participates in off-hours pager coverage as needed.
Were offering a generous sign on bonus of $10000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent were eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly specialized team of histology specialists at Mass General offering the chance to learn new and exciting techniques while serving the patients of your community.
Job Summary
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals slicing and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.Qualifications
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- 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:
Minimum of a high school degree (Required).
HT or HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility (preferred).
Graduate of an NCCLS-approved school of Histotechnology (Preferred)
Experience:
1-2 years of clinical or histology experience 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)
- Standing Frequently (34-66%)
- Walking Frequently (34-66%)
- Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
- Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
- Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
