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Histologist/Histotechnologist - Pathology - 40 Hours - Day Shift
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Mount Auburn Hospital Category: Laboratory Job ID: JR64552 Date posted: 12/16/2024Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Experience in embedding and cutting of all types of specimens preferred.Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
- Performs the duties of a histotechnologist for a specific area/section of the Laboratory or rotates in all sections/areas as needed.
- Prepares tissue obtained from surgical and autopsy sources, as directed, by processing in tissue processors; embeds in paraffin; cuts sections by microtome; mounts on slide; identifies by number; stains by Hematoxylin and Eosin, or appropriate stains; dehydrates; and clears and coverslips using standard procedures.
- Performs procedures as required following outlines in procedure manuals, with minimal supervision.
- Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
- Maintains all required records, logs, charts, and files.
- Prepares various required solutions as necessary following standard formulas and measurements; troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instruments as needed according to departmental procedures.
- Monitors and maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.
- Performs quality control using established protocols.
- Attends in services and meetings as required. Keeps up-to-date with new methods and improvements. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
- Performs other similar or related duties as required or as directed.
Required Qualifications:
- Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in medical technology or related discipline or equivalent education, training, experience, and certification in histology strongly preferred.
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