Histology Technologist - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center • Lexington, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will work in collaboration with department leadership to support the needs of the department. The role involves accessioning specimens, embedding tissue, cutting blocks, making slides, and staining slides using routine special and immunohistochemical staining methods. The Histology Technologist is also responsible for maintaining equipment, following and documenting quality control procedures, assisting in the orientation of new employees, and staying current with technical knowledge and instrumentation. The position assists pathologists in various tasks and performs frozen sections. There may be a requirement to cross-train in other laboratory duties. Jupiter Medical Center is recognized as a leading destination for world-class health care in Palm Beach County and the greater Treasure Coast, ranked #1 for Safety, Quality, and Patient Satisfaction, and holds a 4-star quality and safety rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Completion of a histology program is required.
• State of Florida Technologist License is required.
• ASCP certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of experience working in a clinical histology lab preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens, embeds tissue, cuts blocks and makes slides.
• Stains slides using routine special and immunohistochemical staining methods.
• Maintains equipment.
• Follows and documents quality control procedures.
• Assists in orientation of new employees.
• Remains current in technical knowledge and instrumentation.
• Assists pathologists in various tasks.
• Performs frozen sections.
• May be required to cross train in other duties in the laboratory.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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