Histology Technologist I
Histology Technologist I
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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.
Job Summary
SummaryPerforms routine testing in a high-complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. Responsible for the receipt of patient samples as well as the preparation of specimens for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathology. This role also troubleshoots on-hold cases and collaborates closely with the Laboratory Operations team to ensure smooth workflow progression. Key tasks include cutting mounting staining and batching slides.
Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
Ensures proper identification and sorting of specimens according to priority and complexity; assigns specimen numbers accordingly
Describes the appearance of specimens and trims them into blocks
Embeds specimens with correct orientation
Prepares specimens for rapid frozen section diagnosis using liquid nitrogen and a cryostat microtome
Maintains accurate and up-to-date quality control records
Modifies prescribed techniques and use of apparatus as needed to meet required quality standards
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
related experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Must have thorough understanding of the theories practice and techniques used in histology to include fixation decalcification processing embedding microtomy routine and special stains and frozen sections.
- Must be fully competent on all laboratory instrumentation to include pH meter balances microtomes tissue processors cryostats coverslippers etc.
- Must be able to prepare percent molar and normal solutions and stains.
- Must be able to correctly and accurately embed all human tissue to include skin and or animal tissue then cut at least 70 blocks with multiple levels and slides per block before noon.
- Must be able cut artifact free two micrometer sections.
- Must be able to perform a high quality manual H&E stain.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$27.40 - $39.90/HourlyGrade
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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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
