Per-Diem Histotechnician - Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group•Needham, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs Histology and Immunohistochemistry procedures and techniques in preparation for examination by the Pathologist. Fully skilled in all histology techniques, which include embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping. Fully skilled in grossing pathology specimens. Typically reports to Anatomic Pathology Manager with clinical oversight by the pathologist.

Requirements

Associates degree (AS) including 12 semester hours of Chemistry and Biology OR a high school education and 3+ years of experience in a clinical histology lab environment as a histotechnician

Nice To Haves

Certified Histotechnician (HT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or eligible
Ability to perform accurate, reliable and high level work quickly and under pressure
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing
Good hand eye coordination and the ability to work with delicate instruments and automated equipment

Responsibilities

Receives surgical specimens, logs these accessions and assigns them an accession number. Enters specimen data and patient information in the computer. Checks for errors and brings errors and discrepancies to the supervisor’s attention
Demonstrates full competency in all histology techniques, including embedding, cutting, staining and cover slipping
Prepares, performs and troubleshoots special stain solutions
Performs grossing techniques and submits Pathology specimens utilizing departmental templates in conjunction with the Dictaphone system
Performs advanced and specialized Histology and Immunohistochemistry techniques
Performs, evaluates and records established quality control and quality assurance procedures. Documents corrective actions
Assists the Anatomic Pathology Manager in the lab’s administrative requirements such as procedure writing
Trains new personnel in Histology procedures and techniques
Operates, maintains and/or documents the maintenance of specialized equipment
Practices all safety measures utilizing proper PPE
Maintains an uncluttered and disinfected work area
Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Any other duties performed which are not listed above are considered non-essential functions