Histology Technologist IHC

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

2d • $27 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

Site: The General Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Schedule: Monday- Friday 9:30am-6pm or 10am-6:30pm. We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. Job Summary Summary Responsible for preparing tissue specimens by processing, performing microtomy, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis. Does this position require Patient Care? No

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Histotechnician [HT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) required
• Clinical or histology experience 3-5 year required
• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, and routine staining.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

• Histotechnologist [HTL(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, and sections tissue for slides
• Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain an adequate control library
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions
• Ensures appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain employee safety at all times
• Maintains case identification and ensures appropriate tracking throughout the entire process to ensure patient safety
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level