Histology Technician

Histology Tech needed for a contract position in Needham, Mass.

Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 10:30pm.

Responsibilities

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Under general supervision, performs Histology and Immunohistochemistry procedures and techniques in preparation for examination by the Pathologist.

Receives surgical specimens, logs these accessions, and assigns them an accession number.

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Enters specimen data and patient information in the computer.

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Checks for errors and brings errors and discrepancies to the supervisor’s attention.

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Demonstrates full competency in all histology techniques, including embedding, cutting, staining and coverslipping

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Prepares, performs, and troubleshoots special stain solutions.

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Performs advanced and specialized Histology and Immunohistochemistry techniques.

Assists the Histology Supervisor in the lab’s administrative requirements such as procedure writing.

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Associates degree (AS), certified Histotechnician (HT) through the American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) (or equivalent education, training or experience)

$HC=Indeed

Job Type: Contract

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Health insurance
* On-the-job training
Schedule:
* Evening shift

Work Location: In person

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