Histology Technician

Gastro Health • Framingham, MA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Gastro Health is seeking a Part-time (PRN/ Per- Diem) Histology Technician. Gastro Health is described as a great place to work and advance in your career, offering a collaborative team of coworkers and providers, consistent hours, a great work/life balance, no weekends or evenings, paid holidays, paid time off, opportunities for advancement, and competitive compensation. Gastro Health is one of the largest gastroenterology multi-specialty groups in the United States, with over 130+ locations. The company is always looking for individuals that share its mission to provide outstanding medical care and an exceptional healthcare experience. Gastro Health is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, not discriminating based on various protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor of Science in biology or related field required
• HT or HTL certified by ASCP
• The individual must have the ability to establish work priorities and to handle several tasks for maximum workstation efficiency
• Must be able to interact with fellow coworkers
• Internal and external client dealings require courtesy and tact
• Must be alert and energetic with constant monitoring of workflow
• Punctual, dependable, detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a histotech preferred

Responsibilities

• Preparation of reagents in the laboratory.
• Comply with all safety regulations.
• Routine handling of biohazards and/or chemically hazardous material.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned by manager.
• Ensure all correct clinical data/information is entered into the laboratory information system (i.e., order entry, patient demographics and/or results).
• Able to perform routine histology from accessioning to cover slipping.
• Preparation of material for staining, including cutting paraffin sections.
• Properly embed processed tissue.
• Cut and stain re-cut slides, special stains, and esotaic test requested by pathologist.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and running of complex automated equipment.
• Maintenance lab reagents and supply inventory needed for daily staining procedures.
• QC and QA of adequate control material needed for tests within laboratory.
• Perform repetitive or routine duties working from written procedures under the direction of the laboratory manager.
• Work with chemical/biohazardous material, following all safety policies and practices.

Benefits

• A great work/life balance
• No weekends or evenings – Monday thru Friday
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Rapidly growing team with opportunities for advancement
• Competitive compensation
• Benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plans with employer Safe Harbor Non-Elective Contributions of 3%
• Discretionary profit-sharing contributions of up to 4%
• Health insurance
• Employer contributions to HSAs and HRAs
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Voluntary life insurance
• Voluntary disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• Legal insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounts at local fitness clubs
• Discounts at AT&T
• Discounts on concerts, travel, movies, and more (Tickets at Work program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees