Histotechnician OP - Dermatology

University of Vermont Health Network • South Burlington, VT

2d • $27 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for accurate, correct routine and stat tissue processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, and staining. Performs routine and special histology including advanced immunocytochemical and histochemical testing. Recognizes procedural, instrument and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnolgist. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors. Prepares reagents, stains and solutions according to guidelines. The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high-quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job-related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in an appropriate science field/Histotechnican (HT ASCP) certification or eligible
• 1 year in Histology Lab comparable to FAHC preferable

Responsibilities

• accurate, correct routine and stat tissue processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, and staining
• Performs routine and special histology including advanced immunocytochemical and histochemical testing
• Recognizes procedural, instrument and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnolgist
• Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors
• Prepares reagents, stains and solutions according to guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees