Histology Technician - Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Plymouth, MN

61d•$29 - $55•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. Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth recognizes Integrity, Respect, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence as the Core Values of our organization. It is the philosophy of BID-Plymouth to follow the LEAN methodology in order to provide the full continuum of health care services and the best quality patient centered care.

Requirements

HS Diploma
HT(ASCP) certified or Bachelor's degree (meeting CAP HT minimums for credit distribution) with pathology lab experience and successful completion of histology test at time of interview
Successful completion of histology certification within 18 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

A.S. Degree preferred

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.