HISTOTECH

## HISTOTECHApplylocations:
Weymouth, MAtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todaytime left to apply:
End Date:
September 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition : R-23252
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**** Requisition Number:
** R-23252
** Facility:
** LOC
0001 - 55 Fogg Road
55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190
** Department Name:
** SSH Lab Pathology
** Status:
** Part time
** Budgeted

Hours:

** 8
* * Shift:
** Evening (United States of America)
Under direct supervision, preparation of laboratory specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist through the use of microtomy, special staining, histochemistry and other appropriate techniques.
** Compensation Pay Range:**$17.42 - $23.45
** JOB REQUIREMENTS
**** Minimum Education** **-*
* ** Preferred
* * High School Diploma or GED preferred Some College preferred Associate Degree in a Science preferred
** Minimum Work Experience
** Up to two years directly related work experience
** Required Certifications
** HTL or HT (ASCP) - Histotechnologist or Histotechnician. License is required within 6 months from the date of hire.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
** Essential functions are those tasks, duties and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job's purpose and objectives. Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job. They are the major functions that the person in the job is held accountable for. Following are the essential functions of the job.
** 1 - Under supervision prepares specimen using the appropriate technique required to produce an acceptable sample for evaluation by the Pathologist.
** a
- Embeds tissue with correct and proper tissue identification. b
- Embeds tissue with proper orientation c
- Cuts tissue to appropriate level and size for diagnostic purposes. d
- Reprocesses tissue if required. Assures that appropriate protocol is followed. e
- Always uses appropriate stain required for sample being tested. f
- Performs special stains according to established standards.
** 2 -*
* ** Follows established procedures for histology quality control and reports discrepancies to the Pathology Manager
** a
- Performs quality control procedures according to established protocol. b
- Will visually review representative samples and document. c
- Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results.
** 3**
- ** Performs scheduled and as needed maintenance on equipment routinely used in specimen preparation.
** a
- Consistently performs and documents maintenance on equipment. b
- Documents all maintenance as performed. c
- Notifies supervisor of problems that occur.
** 4**
- ** Under supervision prepares cytology specimens to include:
** a
- Correct specimen registration b
- Slide preparation c
- Performing equipment maintenance on related instruments
** 5**
- ** Complies with established laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions and safety procedures.
** a
- When handling blood and/or body fluids, Universal Precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals. b
- Will wear lab coats, gloves and protective devices as required when handling specimens. c
- Will follow safety policies for dress. d
- Will follow safety policies when using chemicals. e
- Will report any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor. f
- Will use protective barrier equipment as required. g
- Will disinfect and clean work benches/areas according to established protocol. h
- Will properly dispose of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
** 6**
- ** Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
**** 7**
- ** Safety…