Histology Technician

Job Summary:

Mass General Brigham is seeking a skilled Histology Technician to join our team in Newton, Massachusetts. As a Histology Technician, you will be responsible for performing technical functions required for the efficient functioning of the Dermatopathology Laboratory.

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; floats sections on a water bath; collects sections on a glass slide; and dries in a slide dryer for a specified time.
• Stains slides, with routine and special stains according to approved procedures to enhance certain tissue elements required for diagnosis. The process includes placing a coverslip and labeling stained slides.
• Examines slides with a microscope to ascertain that the results are satisfactory and ensures all blocks and slides are clerically correct.
• Determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified in order to meet required quality and turn around standards.

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 college level courses in Biology/Chemistry or related science to include 24 credits of relevant science coursework. Courses in Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy.
• 5 years clinical experience, OR four to five years histology experience in a research settingOr Histology Specialist A. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS HT, HTL (ASCP) or eligible

Working Conditions:

The laboratory environment may be exposed to disease-bearing specimens, hazardous chemicals or fumes, other hazards normally associated with a clinical laboratory setting.

About Mass General Brigham:

Mass General Brigham is a leading healthcare system that provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, and physical abilities. Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top hospitals by U.S. World News Report.

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