Histology Technician, Per Diem

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Exemption Status: Non‑Exempt

Hiring Range: $25.66 – $46.20

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday

Scheduled

Hours:

On‑call/per diem (M‑F, 5 am or 6:30 am start time), length varies

Shift: 1 – Day Shift, 8 hours (United States of America)

Hours: 0

Cost Center: 26000 – 3332 Pathology Lab

This position may have a signing bonus available; a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.

Works under the direction of the Histology Manager, in conjunction with the Pathology Assistant, to perform a variety of histological functions in the production of surgical, cytological, and autopsy slides in preparation for diagnosis. May be asked to learn and assist with grossing functions in the absence of the Pathology Assistant.

• Process, embed, section, and stain tissue blocks using histology techniques.
• Perform special procedures including tissue orientation and routine H&E staining.
• Prepare all reagents and stains used in special stain procedures.

• Inform supervisor when inventory supplies are low.
• Distribute 10% formalin to departments and off‑site locations as requested.
• Distribute cassettes and biopsy sponges to departments as needed.

• Perform quality control checks on equipment and staining procedures.
• Ensure proper disposal of specimens and monitor chemical exposure annually.
• Conduct daily QC on routine and special stains.

• Enter surgical specimens and CPT codes into Meditech Path Menu.
• Edit specimen information and create histology logs for record retention.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

• Apply knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.
• Demonstrate age‑appropriate communication and support.

Required:

• Associate of Science (AS) degree

Preferred:

• HT (ASCP) certification

Preferred:

• Two years of experience in a histology lab

Unless certification, licensure or registration is required, an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.

As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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