Histology Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

11d•$29 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN, HISTOLOGY Job Description: Duties/Responsibilities: Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist. Perform special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested. Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer. Communicate with appropriate provider regarding specimen problems Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records. Maintain inventory, communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner. Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested. Pick up specimens regularly from all areas of hospital. Perform frozen sections. Train both new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise. Dispose of specimens in correct manner. Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner. It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

Requirements

Written and verbal skills in English at a college graduate level
Bachelor’s degree (meeting CAP HT minimums for credit distribution) with pathology lab experience and successful completion of histology test.
HT(ASCP) certified or eligible within 90 days to take exam preferred
This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs.
There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting.
Constant use of hearing, sight and speech.
Frequent use of smell and touch.
Frequent keyboard and telephone use.
Constant concentration and problem solving.

Responsibilities

Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist.
Perform special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested.
Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer.
Communicate with appropriate provider regarding specimen problems
Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies
Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records.
Maintain inventory, communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist
Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner.
Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
Pick up specimens regularly from all areas of hospital.
Perform frozen sections.
Train both new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise.
Dispose of specimens in correct manner.
Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.