Histology Technologist II Histopathology

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Histology Technologist II

Full-time, M-F 11 AM to 7:30 PM

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly specialized team of histology specialists at Mass General, offering the chance to learn new and exciting techniques while serving the patients of your community.

We're offering a generous sign on bonus of $10,000 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.*

 

Job Summary

Performs routine testing in a high complexity clinical diagnostic laboratory. Responsible for receipt of patient samples as well as the preparation of samples for microscopic examination and analysis by Pathology. Troubleshoots on-hold cases and collaborates with the wider Laboratory Operations team to move samples effectively through the workflow. Also focuses on cutting, mounting, staining, and batching slides. Can work independently and work more complex samples

 

Qualifications

Essential Functions (Key Roles & Responsibilities)

• Trains new technologists on proper procedures and techniques, evaluates new technology for clinical application and assists in updating procedure manuals for laboratory inspections and accreditations.

• Receives blocks, helps account for all blocks received, helps with any problems associated with slides and blocks.

• Makes sure the work is done in the assigned area, such as histology, special stains, neuropath, frozen sections and immunohistochemistry.

• Determines when prescribed techniques and apparatus should be modified in order to meet required quality standards.

• Maintains quality control logs and monitors daily completion of logs

• Responsible for quality control of all reagents

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree Required.

• HT or HTL (ASCP) certification, or eligibility preferred

• Graduate of an NCCLS-approved school of Histotechnology preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

​Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of histology experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to correctly and accurately embed all human tissue to include skin and or animal tissues.

• Must follow minimum national cutting standards of 50 blocks per hour embedding and 30 slides per hour cutting.

• Must be able cut artifact free two micrometer sections.

• Must be able to competently perform all special and immunohistochemistry stains with minimum supervision using both manual and automated methodologies.

• Must be able to impart this knowledge to others including junior technical or clerical staff and residents.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

273 Charles Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

- /

 

Grade

7

 

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EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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