Histology Technician II - Radiology Jonas Lab
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What you'll do
- Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
- Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
- Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
- Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
- Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
- Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.
What they're looking for
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required
- Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
- Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O).
Nice to have
- Graduate Certificate Histology preferred
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The (per diem) Histology Technician II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.Essential Functions:
-Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
-Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
-Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
-Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
-Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co-workers.
-Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred
Experience
Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
- Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O).
- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$29.78 - $40.04/Hourly
Grade
5
EEO Statement:
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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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