Lead Histology Technician

Job Functions Duties Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Were not just a workplace - were a Great Place to Work certified employer!

Proudly certified as a Great Place to Work we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment. At Sonic Healthcare USA we emphasize teamwork and innovation. Check out our job openings and advance your career with a company that values its team members!

Location: Fall River MA

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Salary range: $47.00 - $50.00/hour

Full-time: Benefit Eligible

In this role you will:

Prepare histologic slides from human tissue sections for microscopic examination and diagnosis by Pathologist.

• Prepares sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis using techniques to gross (dissect tissue) embed (orient specimen in paraffin block) section (cut thin sections of tissue) stain (enhance contrast of tissue and highlight specific features of interest with routine hematoxylin and eosin stains) and mount tissue (adhere tissue onto glass slides) from surgical procedures.

• Performs recuts and additional stains including special and immunohistochemistry stains as requested by a Pathologist.

• Assists the Histology Supervisor in enforcing the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) company policies and procedures and service standards.

• Advises Histology Supervisor of problems and concerns in the department and the laboratory.

• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix dehydrate and infiltrate with wax tissue specimens to be preserved for study by Pathologist.

• May label requisitions specimen containers cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.

• Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.

All you need is:

• Associates Degree in the field of Laboratory Science or equivalent under the 1988 Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) guidelines of high complexity testing.

• State licensure if applicable.

• Certified or eligible for Board of Certification (BOC) by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).

Well give you:

• Appreciation for your work

• A feeling of satisfaction that youve helped people

• Opportunity to grow in your profession

• Free lab services for you and your dependents

• Work-life balance including Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Competitive benefits including medical dental and vision insurance

• Help saving for retirement with a 401(k) plus a company match

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Job Category:

Company:

Sonic Healthcare USA is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive workplace for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race color sex religion age national origin disability genetics veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.