Histology Technician - MOHS Dermatology at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director, the Histology Technician is responsible for preparation and staining of specimens. S/He accessions the specimen for billing and maintains the Laboratory, including supplies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Performs sections. 2. Responsible for training other histology technicians as required for covering the Laboratory. 3. Maintains section laboratory and equipment. 4. Performs gross sectioning, fixing, processing, embedding, cutting, staining, coverslipping and mounting of tissue. 5. Produces and maintains accurate records and bills for all work performed. 6. Re-orders stock items as needed. 7. Prepares stains and stock solutions, monitors pH and expiration dates. 8. Sets up, maintains, operates, and cleans all laboratory equipment and instruments. 9. Properly disposes of all chemicals. 10. Dates and labels used hazardous waste containers. Prepares hazardous waste for pick up. 11. Maintains quality control data for the laboratory. 12. May perform specialized tests including special stains, immunoperoxidase, cytospin, centrifuge techniques, as well as preparation of smears.



Qualifications


Qualifications: - HT ASCP registration is preferred and 1-year of college, with courses in biology and chemistry preferred. - 2-years of experience in histology is preferred.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


243-245 Charles Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.



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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.