Histology Technician
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Job Location:
Newton, MA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 22 - 31
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals slicing and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.Does this position require Patient Care
No
Essential Functions
-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
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Experience
Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years 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)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$22.22 - $31.71/HourlyGrade
5EEO 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:
IC
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
