Histology Technologist 1 - Pathology - Days
About The Position
Histology is the branch of biology which studies the microscopic structure of biological tissue. Histology technologists prepare very thin slices of human tissue and stain the tissue sections so that the pathologists can analyze those sections through a microscope. Histology technologists play a crucial role in allowing medical professionals to determine the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses/diseases. Position Summary Histology Technologist to work in the Histology Laboratory within the Division of Surgical Pathology in the Department of Pathology. With light, or no, direct supervision, processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue specimens in a high volume patient care lab utilizing tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers and coverslippers; processes, cuts and stains formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples for patient diagnosis; prepares and changes reagents and properly disposes chemical wastes; sorts, delivers and files slides and blocks; assists with ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking incoming supplies and reagents; assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping; assists in training personnel as needed; completes and organizes paperwork; assists with maintenance of equipment; other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biological Sciences or related field.
Responsibilities
- Processes, embeds, cuts and stains tissue specimens in a high volume patient care lab utilizing tissue processors, embedding centers, microtomes, stainers and coverslippers
- Processes, cuts and stains formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples for patient diagnosis
- Prepares and changes reagents and properly disposes chemical wastes
- Sorts, delivers and files slides and blocks
- Assists with ordering, receiving, labeling, and stocking incoming supplies and reagents
- Assists with quality control and quality assurance record keeping
- Assists in training personnel as needed
- Completes and organizes paperwork
- Assists with maintenance of equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
