Histology Technician/Histology Technologist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Type
Per Diem
Scheduled Hours
0
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Varied hours/shifts based on operational needs of the department
Job Description
Performs all technical and mechanical aspects of histology. Responsible for preparing tissue and all related activities for evaluation by pathologists. Interacts with cytology staff and pathologists to maintain flow of specimens.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare, process, embed, cut, 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 in Pathology and Cytology in the computer. Perform routine maintenance of equipment and instruments and keep appropriate records. Maintain work area in a clean and safe manner. Attend inservice education meetings and educational seminars as requested. Other related duties. Pick up specimens all day from all areas of hospital. Perform frozen sections.. As directed, ensure that proper billing related codes are attached to patient account. Dispose of specimens in correct manner. Dispose of hazardous chemicals in a safe and appropriate manner. Adheres to all duties within job description
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Written and verbal skills in English at a college graduate level Be HT(ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) certified or eligibleSuccessful completion of hospital pathology department test
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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