Senior Histology Technologist Histopathology
Senior Histology Technologist 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
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.
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.*
Job Summary
Performs routine testing in a high complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. Responsible for receipt of patient samples as well as the preparation of samples for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathology. Troubleshoots on-hold cases and collaborates with the wider Laboratory Operations team to move samples effectively through the workflow. Also focuses on cutting mounting staining and batching slides. Can work independently and work more complex samplesQualifications
Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)
- Trains new technologists on proper procedures and techniques evaluates new technology for clinical application and assists in updating procedure manuals for laboratory inspections and accreditations.
- Receives blocks helps account for all blocks received helps with any problems associated with slides and blocks.
- Makes sure the work is done in the assigned area such as histology special stains neuropath frozen sections and immunohistochemistry.
- Determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified in order to meet required quality standards.
- Maintains quality control logs and monitors daily completion of logs
- Responsible for quality control of all reagents
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors Degree Required.
HT or HTL (ASCP) certification or eligibility (preferred).
Graduate of an NCCLS-approved school of Histotechnology (Preferred)
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Experience:
5-7 years of clinical or histology experience required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must be able to correctly and accurately embed all human tissue to include skin and or animal tissues.
- Must follow minimum national cutting standards of 50 blocks per hour embedding and 30 slides per hour cutting.
- Must be able cut artifact free two micrometer sections.
- Must be able to competently perform all special and immunohistochemistry stains with minimum supervision using both manual and automated methodologies.
- Must be able to impart this knowledge to others including junior technical or clerical staff and residents.
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:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
