Histology Technician - 3rd Shift
About The Position
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Requirements
- Associate degree or higher in Histotechnology from an accredited institution or an Associate degree or higher in a chemical, physical, or biological science from an accredited institution, plus one of the following:
- At least 1 year of histology experience within the last 5 years under the supervision of a board-certified pathologist;
- Completion of a histotechnician training program of at least 9 months from an accredited institution.
- Strong reading, writing, and analytical skills
- Ability to operate general laboratory equipment, including but not limited to: telephones, computers, automated analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes, manual and automated pipettes, and audible alarms
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years of laboratory training or experience in a high volume laboratory
- HT or HTL certification
Responsibilities
- Prepare sections of human tissue for microscopic examination and patient diagnosis, using techniques to embed, and section tissue from surgical procedures.
- Performs recuts as requested by a Pathologist
- May label requisitions, cassettes and/or slides and affixes coverslip to slides.
- Recognize when troubleshooting is needed for processing, embedding, or cutting
- Maintains laboratory equipment and tracks all routine maintenance and quality controls performed.
- Operates, cleans, and sterilizes laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, and workstation.
- Ensure specimen integrity upon arrival and throughout the entire process
- Escalate non-routine complicated specimens to the pathologist or lead histotechnician
- Disposes of hazardous chemical wastes per regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains strictest confidentiality.
- Complies with all state, federal, professional regulations as well as company and departmental rules, polices, and procedural manuals.
- Adherence to CAP, CLIA, state regulations, HIPAA, safety and OSHA regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work in a fast-paced laboratory environment with biological and chemical hazards
- Champion safety, compliance, and quality control
Benefits
- Appreciation for your work
- A feeling of satisfaction that you have helped people
- Opportunity to gain experience and grow in your profession
- Free lab services for you and your dependents
- Work-life balance, including paid time off and paid holidays
- Competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Help saving for retirement, with a 401(k) plus a company match
- A sense of belonging – we are a community!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
