Histotechnologist / Histology

Beth Israel Lahey Health

76d • $42 - $57 • Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Processes patient surgical pathology specimens to paraffin, embeds tissue in paraffin, performs paraffin blocks using microtomes, stains prepared tissue, coverslips slides and assesses stains and sections microscopically for quality. Prepares and maintains slides, solutions, and hazardous chemicals for recycling. Maintains equipment for proper functioning and quality control and supplies for efficiency. Maintains quality control and proper technique while performing various special staining on slides, as required. Maintains patient identification at all times according to lab practice.

Requirements

• Associate of science degree in a NAACLS-accredited histology technician program or a two-year associate of science degree from a regionally accredited college or university with 60 semester hours including 12 semester hours (or 18 quarter-hours) of chemistry and biology required.
• One year of LSA experience in a high complexity Histology laboratory followed by on-the-job training and demonstrated competency or other ‘clinical’ experience in a hospital or healthcare clinic or completion of a histology program certificate with 1-year applicable experience or greater than 2 years applicable histology experience.
• Computer skills required: Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications, and Microsoft Office applications which include Outlook, Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed ASCP Histotechnologist Certification preferred.
• Successful completion of an accredited Histotechnology program preferred.
• HT (ASCP) or HTL certification or eligibility.
• Successful completion of NCCLS-approved histotechnology program.
• Strong background performing special staining

Responsibilities

• Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at the correct setting determined for individual tissue types.
• Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, and stains prepared tissue (including frozen slides and cytology Cytospin preparations) by using routine and special staining processes. Coverslips and evaluates microscopically the quality of stains and sections.
• Maintains equipment for proper functioning and supply inventories. Maintains supplies and ensures a clean work environment according to the hospital's standard and approved protocols.
• Participates in inter-shift coverage for time off, emergencies, and holidays.
• Prepares slides and blocks maintaining patient identification according to lab practices.

Benefits

• As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree