Certified Histo Tech - Pathology

Central Maine Medical Center; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 33,210 - 62,730; Part time

Job summary

Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, is seeking a Histotechnician for a per diem, days schedule. The role involves preparing specimens for microscopic review by pathologists, processing, cutting, embedding tissue, and performing routine and special staining procedures.

Experience in immunohistochemistry and histology equipment maintenance is preferred. The successful candidate will have HT/ASCP certification or equivalent, a valid state license where required, and ideally one year of

Qualifications

• HT/ASCP Certification, or equivalent, required.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for microscopic evaluation.
• Process, cut, and embed tissue and body fluids.
• Perform routine and special staining procedures.
• Utilize immunohistochemical staining procedures as applicable.
• Operate and maintain histology equipment.
• Maintain manuals, logs and files for the department.
• Other duties as assigned by the department manager/director.

Skills

HT/ASCP Certification

Histology knowledge

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Department: Pathology

Schedule: Per Diem, Days

Facility: Central Maine Medical Center

Location: Lewiston, Maine, 04240

Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a member of Prime Healthcare Foundation, is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving approximately 400,000 residents across central, western, and midcoast Maine through a network of more than 40 primary and specialty care locations. The system includes Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, a 250‑bed, not‑for‑profit regional referral hospital that is home to the region's only Cancer Care Center, an orthopedic ambulatory surgery center, and the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute. CMMC also serves as the central Maine base for LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only medical helicopter service.

CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital, two 25‑bed critical access hospitals that provide essential care to Maine's rural communities.

As part of its commitment to healthcare education and workforce development, CMH is home to the Maine College of Health Professions, Maine's first nursing and medical imaging school. The private, not‑for‑profit institution is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education and plays an important role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

To learn more, visit www.cmhc.org.

Responsibilities

Unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by the Laboratory Director or licensed designee (Business and Professions Code 1269). The duties of the Histotechnician consist of but are not limited to:

• Preparation of specimens for microscopic evaluation by the Pathologist through the use of a microtomy, special staining, histochemistry, and other appropriate techniques in accordance with the Pathology policy and procedures.
• Must be versed in a range of procedures including processing, cutting, embedding of all types of tissue and body fluid samples.
• Performance of routine and special staining procedures.
• Knowledge of immunohistochemical staining procedures if applicable to job duties.
• Use and maintenance of histology equipment.
• Maintenance of manuals, logs and files appropriate to the department.
• Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.

Qualifications

• HT/ASCP Certification, or equivalent, required.
• One year hospital laboratory work experience preferred, but not required.
• Current and valid state license if the laboratory is located in a state where required.

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

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