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Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth, Inc.
Histology Technician/Technologist 32/D
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What they do
A Histotechnologist or Histotechnician works in a medical laboratory and prepares samples of human or animal tissue for examination under a microscope.
$75,428 / year median in Massachusetts
+15% projected growth
Job Description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. 32hpw; 8hr shifts -12:30pm-9:00pm,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare, process, embed, cut, coverslip, stain and mount tissue specimens for evaluation and examination by the pathologist.
- Perform special staining procedures, including IHC on tissue and quality control slides as requested.
- Accession specimens for Pathology and Cytology in the computer.
- Communicate with appropriate provider regarding specimen problems
- Prepare GYN and Non-GYN cytology specimens and order molecular studies
- Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records.
- Maintain inventory, communicate ordering needs to Clinical Specialist
- Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner.
- Attend laboratory meetings, in-service education meetings and educational seminars as requested.
- Pick up specimens regularly from all areas of hospital.
- Perform frozen sections.
- Train both new employees and intern staff in assigned area of expertise.
- Dispose of specimens in correct manner.
- Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner.
Education/Experience Required:
- HS Diploma
- A.
Registration/Certification:
- HT(ASCP) certified or Bachelor's degree (meeting CAP HT minimums for credit distribution) with pathology lab experience and successful completion of histology test at time of interview and
- Successful completion of histology certification within 18 months of hire.