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Histology Technologist I, Histopathology Lab

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.


We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're 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

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. This role 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.

Does this position require Patient Care?
No

Essential Functions

Ensure proper identification, sort specimens in accordance with priority and difficulty of work, and assign specimen numbers.

Describe appearance of specimens; trim into blocks.

Embed specimens ensuring proper orientation.

Prepare specimens for a rapid frozen section diagnosis using liquid nitrogen and a cryostat microtome.

Maintain quality control records.

Determine when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified in order to meet required quality standards.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelors Degree required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials

HT or HTL (ASCP) certification, or eligibility preferred

Experience
Minimum of 1 year of Histology experience 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)

Physical Requirements

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 - 35lbsPushing 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%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

273 Charles Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

- /

 

Grade

6

 

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The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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