Histotechnologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

5d•$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's degree required.
1-3 years related work experience required.
Strong background performing special staining.
Strong computer skills.
Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Nice To Haves

License ASCP Registered preferred.
Registration Histotech Certification preferred.
Successful completion of Histotechnology program preferred.
HT (ASCP) or HTL certification or eligibility.
Successful completion of NCCLS approved histotechnology program.

Responsibilities

Processes and embeds tissue in paraffin and cuts paraffin blocks using microtomes at correct setting determined for individual tissue types.
Follows Standard Operating Procedures, prepares stains and solutions, stains prepared tissue (including frozen slides and cytology Ctyospin preparations) by using routine, special and immunohistochemical staining processes.
Coverslips and evaluates miscroscopically the quality of stains and sections.
Maintains equipment for proper functioning and supply inventories.
Maintains supplies and ensures clean work environment according to 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.