Histology Specialist, Dermatopathology Expert
2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Histology Specialist 1B plays a crucial role in the efficient functioning of the Dermatopathology Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital. Reporting to the Laboratory Supervisor, this position performs technical functions to produce high-quality histologic preparations for examination by staff pathologists.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fixes tissues in appropriate fixatives, dehydrates with graded alcohols, clears with xylene, and impregnates with paraffin wax using an automated tissue processor.
- Embeds specimens, ensuring proper orientation, and produces 5-micron sections using a microtome and appropriate knives.
- Stains slides with routine and special stains according to approved procedures to enhance certain tissue elements required for diagnosis.
- Examines slides with a microscope to ensure satisfactory results and verifies all blocks and slides are clerically correct.
- Collates and distributes slides to staff pathologists, determining when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified to meet quality and turn-around standards.
- Prepares slide send-outs using COPATH and adheres to all specimen tracking policies and procedures.
- Assists with lab maintenance, including cleaning, restocking, and specimen discarding, as well as special projects and weekly/monthly maintenance reports.
Requirements:
- Associate or Baccalaureate degree in science with 24 credits of science preferred (Chemistry and Biology based).
- Courses in Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy.
- Two years of college-level courses in Biology/Chemistry or related science, including 24 credits of relevant science coursework.
- Courses in Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy.
- Graduate of NCCALS-approved school of Histotechnology preferred.
- 5 years of clinical experience, or four to five years of histology experience in a research setting, or Histology Specialist A.
- HT, HTL (ASCP) or eligible.
Working Conditions:
The Histology Specialist 1B works in a laboratory environment, potentially exposed to disease-bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, and other hazards associated with a clinical laboratory setting.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer.
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