Histology Technician

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, L.L.C.; Hamilton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

401(k) Plan

Business Casual Environment

Credit Union

Zusammenfassung

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is seeking a Histology Technician to perform duties in the histology laboratory, producing high quality slides from patient tissues for examination by pathologists. The role includes accessioning specimens, grossing, tissue processing (embedding, cutting, staining), equipment maintenance, and adherence to HIPAA and CAP/CLIA requirements.

Candidates should hold an associate or bachelor’s degree in science and have 0–2+ years of related experience, with fluent

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.
• CAP/CLIA training equivalent as specified by CAP/CLIA.
• Bachelor’s degree in science.
• 0-2+ years related experience.

Aufgaben

• Accessioning of surgical specimens in the laboratory information system (LIS) as needed.
• Grossing of routine surgical specimens as approved by the pathologist or medical director.
• Tissue processing including embedding, cutting, and staining.
• Performance and recording of equipment maintenance.
• May move items of moderate weight (20-25 lbs).
• Complies with HIPAA and regulatory requirements (CAP/CLIA).
• Maintains safe environment and quality in histology lab.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Fluent English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in science

Associate degree in chemical/biological science or medical laboratory technology

CAP/CLIA training equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary:

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories (MDL) is a CLIA certified clinical laboratory with multiple state licensing, specializing in state of the art, automated DNA based molecular analysis of a variety of chronic and infectious illnesses. MDL specializes and performs Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) with a larger menu of testing available in the field of infectious disease.

Our main theme of research is in the field of Gynecology, Infectious Diseases, Infectious Arthritis, Tick-borne Diseases, Mycology, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The job purpose of the histology technician is to perform the duties and responsibilities in the histology laboratory which are required for the production of high quality, accurate slides from patient tissue materials for examination by the pathologists.

Essential Functions:

• Accessioning of surgical specimens in the laboratory information system, as needed.
• Grossing of routine surgical specimen as approved by the pathologist or medical director.
• Performs routine processing of tissues, including (but not limited to):
  • Tissue processing
  • Embedding
  • Cutting
  • Staining
• Performance and recording of equipment maintenance.
• May need to move items of moderate weight (20-25 lbs).

Additional Responsibilities:

• Accurate performance of all duties
• Stays current on job duties (Continuing Education)
• Participates in educational and regulatory requirements in laboratory
• Helps ensure a safe environment for all employees
• Strives for highest quality in performance of assigned duties
• Is honest and truthful at all times
• Complies with all local, state and federal laws and regulations
• Complies with all regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to CAP and CLIA
• Cooperatively works with other employees, creating a unified team which provides excellence to our clients and their patients
• Follows all safety rules, HIPAA, and corporate privacy regulation.
• Is fully accountable for their work and decisions
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Works to be efficient, both in effort, time, and expenses.
• Provide honest, yet respectful feedback to management on any issue, for the purpose of constructive resolution
• Fluent in English

Requirements:

• Associate degree in a chemical or biological science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, OR
• Education/training equivalent to the above as specified by CAP/CLIA (60 semester hours, including 24 semester hours that include 6 hours of chemistry, 6 hours of biology, and 12 hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. As well as three months of training in all required specialties.
• Must qualify for high complexity testing personnel as above or upon completion of training.

Physical Demands: Physical, Mental and Workplace Environment Conditions:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, repetitive motion
• Proficient visual and audio skills
• May be exposed to chemicals, blood/body fluids, and fixed/frozen tissue.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in science
• 0-2+ years related experience

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• 401(k) Plan
• Business Casual Environment
• Credit Union

Visit us at http://www.mdlab.com.

Medical Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.