Histology Technician Senior 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
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 on more complex samples.


Does this position require Patient Care? No


Essential Functions


-Frozen Sections are the primary job being performed, and significant frozen section experience is needed.


-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



Qualifications


Education

• Bachelor's Degree Biology required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• N/A

Experience

• Clinical or Histology experience 5-7 years required


• Frozen sections must be performed, and significant experience with frozen sections is 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


243-245 Charles Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



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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