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40hpw HISTOLOGY TECHNICIAN / HISTOLOGY
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Organization Facility: Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital Plymouth Category: Laboratory Job ID: JR49816 Date posted: 04/25/2024Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
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:
RegularScheduled Hours:
40Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)40hpw; 8-hr shifts; rotating weekends and holidaysJob 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.
It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.
Education/Experience Required:
- Written and verbal skills in English at a college graduate level
- Bachelor’s degree (meeting CAP HT minimums for credit distribution) with pathology lab experience and successful completion of histology test.
Registration/Certification:
- HT(ASCP) certified or eligible within 90 days to take exam preferred
Physical/Environmental Requirements
This job requires frequent bending, carrying, pulling, pushing, reaching, standing, stooping, walking and lifting over 10 lbs. There will be occasional need for climbing stairs, lifting in excess of 50 – 100 lbs and sitting. Constant use of hearing, sight and speech. Frequent use of smell and touch. Frequent keyboard and telephone use. Constant concentration and problem solving.
FLSA Status:
Non-ExemptAs 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.
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Why join Beth Israel Lahey Health?
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference and explore your potential, Beth Israel Lahey Health is the place you belong. Our system includes a network of hospitals, physician practices, outpatient centers, and other healthcare facilities and we offer a broad range of careers in direct patient care, environmental services, registration, finance and many other fields. We are focused on providing compassionate and personalized healthcare with a strong reputation for clinical excellence and research and offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Conveniently, we have many locations in communities across Eastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.
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