Histology Technician II, ANPA Surgical Pathology, 40hr, Day

UMass Memorial Health•Worcester, MA

About The Position

Under the general direction of the laboratory manager or clinic manager, the Histology Technician II performs a wide array of moderately complex laboratory tests and procedures in a clinical laboratory or dermatology clinic. The role follows established protocols, referring complex or unusual tests and procedures to supervisory or lead staff for assistance with performance and interpretation. The technician supports laboratory operations by maintaining supplies and equipment, organizing chemical and laboratory materials according to institutional safety requirements, and performing routine procedures and quality control. The role accessiones, logs, prepares, and presents human tissue specimens for microscopic examination, and verifies that tissue sections are properly prepared and stained. In dermatology, the technician prepares histopathologic slides using frozen-section techniques; orients, maps, sections, and stains tissue removed during surgery; takes photos; and prepares operative reports. In anatomic pathology, the technician uses microtomy techniques to process, embed, section, and routinely stain paraffin blocks, and performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures. The position also includes equipment cleaning, maintenance and calibration, interpretation of histographic displays, specimen labeling, and required continuing education. This is a 40-hour-per-week day-shift position, scheduled Wednesday through Saturday in 10-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On-call availability is required, and the schedule includes every eighth weekend. The position is non-exempt and represented by SHARE. The listed hiring range is $30.91–$46.03, based on a full-time 40-hour schedule; compensation may vary based on scheduled hours and other stated factors. A signing bonus may be available, with eligibility confirmed during the interview process.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program.
ASCP certification eligible.
At least 1 year of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory.
Ability to perform the stated laboratory procedures accurately and precisely.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field.
ASCP certification as a Histotechnician (HT), or HT certification with 60 college credits in biology and chemistry.

Responsibilities

Follow established protocols to perform laboratory procedures and tests, including the most complex work within the assigned area.
Refer complex or unusual tests and procedures to supervisory or lead staff for assistance with performance and interpretation.
Identify laboratory supply and equipment needs and maintain par levels of dyes, stains, solutions, and necessary equipment.
Organize and maintain laboratory and chemical supplies in accordance with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional safety requirements.
Perform routine procedures and required quality control.
Accession human tissue specimens professionally, log them accurately and promptly, and prepare and present them for microscopic examination by a surgeon or pathologist.
Prepare human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources, perform specialized fixation, and examine sections microscopically to verify preparation and staining.
Clean, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment used in surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens.
Read and interpret histographic displays or maps and label specimens correctly.
Perform routine instrumentation maintenance and attend continuing education sessions as required.
In dermatology, prepare histopathologic slides using frozen-section techniques; orient, map, thin-section, and stain tissue removed during surgery; take photos; and prepare operative reports.
Perform laboratory procedures accurately and precisely, and report and maintain a database of test results.
In anatomic pathology, process, embed, section, and routinely stain paraffin blocks for microscopic examination using microtomy techniques.
Perform special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.