Histotechnologist (HTL) - AP - Full Time - Needham

Atrius Health • Needham, MA

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About The Position

Atrius Health, an innovative healthcare leader, delivers an effective system of connected care for more than 690,000 adult and pediatric patients at 30 medical practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Atrius Health's 645 physicians and primary care providers, along with 420 additional clinicians, work in close collaboration with hospital partners, community specialists and skilled nursing facilities. Our vision is to transform care to improve lives. Atrius Health provides high-quality, patient-centered, coordinated, cost effective care to every patient we serve. By establishing a solid foundation of shared decision making, understanding and trust with each of its patients, Atrius Health enhances their health and enriches their lives. Atrius Health is part of Optum, a health services company focused on building the leading value-based care system in the country.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or graduate of an accredited histotechnology program.
• ASCP certification as a histologic technician (HTL).
• Functioning knowledge of anatomy, chemistry, physiology.
• Experience in enzymes histochemistry and immunoperoxidase stains.
• 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 and accessions tissue and prepares specimens for histologic processing.
• Performs necessary logging routines and checks each specimen for criteria of acceptability.
• Prepares sections of tissue for immediate examination using rapid tissue processing and frozen section techniques.
• Prepares slides of specimens to enhance visibility under the microscope.
• Operates computerized laboratory equipment to fix, dehydrate, and infiltrate tissue specimens.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs routine and special stains according to department procedures.
• Examines slides under the microscope to ensure tissue preparation meets laboratory requirements.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures.
• Maintains equipment, instruments, and cleanliness of work area.
• Performs special techniques such as enzyme histochemistry and immunohistochemistry.
• Performs instrument maintenance using established protocols.
• Performs all job functions in compliance with applicable federal, state, local and company policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Up to 8% company retirement contribution.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid professional development.
• Competitive health and welfare benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree