Histotechnologist

MaineGeneral Health • Augusta, ME

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MaineGeneral Health is currently seeking a Histotechnologist to join their team of professionals. They are a CAP accredited, 24/7 lab responsible for over 1.3 million tests annually for the central Maine Community. The organization is built around a people-first model and is committed to employee well-being, growth, and work-life balance, offering established career ladders and ongoing commitment to employees. This role is an exciting opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art laboratory, ideal for someone with a passion for science and a desire to be part of a team dedicated to providing great care to patients.

Requirements

• Certification as a Histotechnologist (HTL) or Histotechnician (HT) preferred at hire, required within two years of hire

Nice To Haves

• Histology experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares and processes tissue specimens: logs, embeds, cuts, mounts, stains and coverslips tissue specimens for microscopic examination by a Pathologist.
• Assists Pathologists with gross specimen examination and frozen sections.
• Performs routine, special and immunohistochemical stains.
• Operates, cleans and maintains equipment.
• Store/maintain/dispose of tissues, slides, paraffin blocks and chemicals.
• Maintains departmental logs, quality control, records and procedures.
• Complies with regulations, established safety policies and procedures.
• Assists the cytology department with the processing of GYN specimens.
• Performs additional duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Quality health, dental, and vision benefits
• Wellness programs and resources
• Industry-leading leave for new parents
• Generous earned time plan
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household
• Access wages already earned before payday with Payactiv
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions
• Another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan
• Three insurance plans to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed