Histology Technician receives and prepares tissue specimens for routine and special procedures and pathologist review. Performs histological procedures including accessioning, tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, and staining. Being a Histology Technician maintains accurate tissue and slide records. Cleans and maintains instruments and work areas. Additionally, Histology Technician complies with established laboratory policies for universal precautions and safety. Requires an associate degree in biology, related science, or equivalent. Typically requires completion of an accredited histotechnology program. Requires ASCP Histotechnician certification (HT). Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Histology Technician's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Histology Tech needed for a contract position in Needham, Mass.
Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm.
Responsibilities
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Under general supervision, performs Histology and Immunohistochemistry procedures and techniques in preparation for examination by the Pathologist.
Receives surgical specimens, logs these accessions, and assigns them an accession number.
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Enters specimen data and patient information in the computer.
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Checks for errors and brings errors and discrepancies to the supervisor’s attention.
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Demonstrates full competency in all histology techniques, including embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping
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Prepares, performs, and troubleshoots special stain solutions.
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Performs advanced and specialized Histology and Immunohistochemistry techniques.
Assists the Histology Supervisor in the lab’s administrative requirements such as procedure writing.
EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Associates degree (AS), certified Histotechnician (HT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) (or equivalent education, training or experience)
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Job Type: Contract
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Work Location: In person
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