Histotechnologist - part-time

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

20 hours/week

Job Description:

Under the general supervision of the Histology Supervisor using established policies and procedures, performs a variety of tasks associated with the preparation of surgical, biopsy, and autopsy specimens for study. Maintains QC and other records in accordance with organizational and regulatory guidelines.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• 1) Embeds surgical, biopsy and autopsy specimens insuring proper orientation. Tissue types are identified using computer generated logs.
• 2) Microtomy. Produces high quality sections – quantity meets Department standards.
• 3) H&E staining and routine special stains. Completes high quality stains, with appropriate controls, within the approved time frame.
• 4) Uses the computer system to move the workload through the lab.
• - Ensures block-numbering accuracy. Follows up discrepancies appropriately.
• - Compiles and prints logs at appropriate times.
• - Verifies stains and procedures when completed.
• - Notifies appropriate personnel of unresolved problems. Documents all corrective actions in the QC log.
• 5) Performs non-routine procedures (Immunohistochemistry, muscle stains). Produces high quality stains with appropriate controls in approved time frames.
• 6) Makes necessary stains and reagents. Insures proper levels are available.
• 7) Performs and documents all basic maintenance at scheduled intervals.
• 8) Maintains an orderly, hygienic work area by cleaning work spaces on a daily basis.
• 9) Handles chemical, infectious material/waste and other material/waste according to Department and Clinic policies and procedures. Participates in waste reduction efforts through involvement in the Department’s recycling activities.
• 10) Organizational Requirements:
• - Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic confidentiality policy.
• - Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• - Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• - Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• - Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competence assessment.
• - Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• - Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• - Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• - Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent plus additional training required for attainment of registration.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: HT ASCP registration preferred.

Additional Qualifications Required for Biopsy Processing: Candidates who will perform grossing or process simple biopsies must also meet one of the following education and training criteria:

1) An earned associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution

OR

2) Education/training equivalent to the above that includes:

• 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution, including 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses,
  OR 24 semester hours of science courses (6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology, and 12 hours of chemistry/biology/medical laboratory technology in any combination),
  AND
• Laboratory training through either a clinical laboratory training program approved by ABHES, NAACLS, or other HHS-approved organization,
  OR at least three months of recorded laboratory training in each specialty performing high complexity testing

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