Histology Technologist - Full Time

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

155d

About The Position

The Histology Technologist works in collaboration with department leadership to support the department’s needs. The role processes specimens and tissue, prepares and stains slides, maintains equipment, and follows and documents quality control procedures. The technologist assists pathologists, performs frozen sections, helps orient new employees, and remains current in technical knowledge and instrumentation. Cross-training in other laboratory duties may be required, along with other duties as assigned. The position requires a bachelor’s degree, completion of a histology program, a State of Florida Technologist License, and ASCP certification. One year of clinical histology laboratory experience is preferred. The role requires the ability to correlate physician requests with specimen preparation and processing, as well as precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity for procedures, specimen handling, and use of electronic or computerized equipment. The job can be physically demanding and may involve stooping, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods. The technologist must be able to work in a stressful environment and be detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated. The position requires pushing and pulling up to 40 pounds and carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds. Annual requirements include Joint Commission education, in-service and health requirements, attendance at new employee orientation, participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Completion of a histology program.
State of Florida Technologist License.
ASCP certification.
Ability to correlate physician requests with specimen preparation and processing.
Precise hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity to perform procedures, obtain specimens, and use electronic or computerized equipment.
Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment while remaining detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Maintenance of required professional licensing and certifications.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a clinical histology laboratory.

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 the orientation of new employees.
Remains current in technical knowledge and instrumentation.
Assists pathologists with various tasks.
Performs frozen sections.
May cross-train in other laboratory duties.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Completes annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participates in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintains required professional licensing and certifications.