Histology Technician II, ANPA, 40hr, Day

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 4,258,000 - 6,341,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus available

Employee health plan

On-site amenities

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is seeking a laboratory professional to perform histology and related procedures in a clinical setting. The role involves tissue processing, staining, and slide preparation for pathologists, with emphasis on quality control and safety in a high-volume lab.

The position requires a histology program credential and ASCP eligibility, with on-site duties and potential signing bonus discussed during interview.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed Histotechnology program from an accredited school.
• ASCP eligibility may apply.
• Associates degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderate to complex laboratory tests and procedures.
• Maintain lab safety and chemical hygiene standards.
• Accession and log tissue specimens for microscopic examination.
• Prepare and stain slides for dermatology and pathology review.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment and document results.

Skills

Histology

Laboratory procedures

Immunohistochemistry

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma

Histotechnology program

ASCP eligible

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Exemption Status

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$30.91 - $46.03 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Schedule Details

Friday, On Call - Required, Saturday, Thursday, Wednesday, Weekends - Every Eighth Weekend

Scheduled Hours

Wednesday-Saturday, 40hr/week, 10hr shifts, 6a-4:30pm

Shift

1 - Day Shift, 10 Hours (United States of America)

Hours

40

Cost Center

10010 - 3384 ANPA Surgical Patholog

Union

SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

Sign-up Bonus

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

Why Us

At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver - regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.

Job Overview

Under the general direction of the laboratory manager or clinic manager, performs a wide array of laboratory tests and procedures of moderate complexity in a clinical laboratory or dermatology clinic.

Major Responsibilities

• Follows established protocols to perform various procedures and tests, including the most complex for an assigned area. Refers to supervisory or lead staff members for assistance in the performance and interpretation of complex or unusual tests and procedures.
• Establishes requirements/needs of a working laboratory, acquiring and maintaining par levels of dyes, stains, other solutions, and necessary equipment. Organizes and maintains the laboratory and chemical supplies in a manner consistent with chemical hygiene, blood pathogen, and other institutional requirements for proper laboratory function and safety.
• Performs all routine procedures and required quality control; ensures proper and professional accessioning of human tissue specimens, accurate and timely logging of such specimens, and preparation and presentation of same with the technical expertise required for microscopic examination by the surgeon or pathologist.
• Prepares human tissue from surgical and diagnostic sources; performs specialized fixation and microscopic examination to determine if the sections have been properly prepared and stained.
• Cleans, maintains, and calibrates all laboratory equipment involved with surgical procedures to obtain skin specimens; reads and interprets histographic displays (maps) and properly labels specimens.
• Performs routine maintenance on all instrumentation and attends continuing education sessions as required.

Position Qualifications

License/Certification/Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of an accredited school of Histotechnology program.
• ASCP Certification eligible.

Preferred

• Associates degree in a related field.
• ASCP certification as a HT, or be HT certified with 60 college credits in biology and chemistry, or HT certified.

Experience/Skills

• 1 year of experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory.

Dermatology

• Prepares histopathologic slides for tissue diagnosis utilizing frozen section techniques.
• Responsible for the orientation, mapping, thin sectioning, and staining of skin/tissue removed during surgical procedures.
• Take photos and prepares operative reports.
• Performs laboratory procedures with accuracy and precision, and reports and keeps a database of test results.

Anatomic Pathology

• Prepares histopathologic slides for microscopic examination utilizing microtomy techniques.
• Responsible for processing, embedding, sectioning, and routine staining of paraffin blocks at the highest quality in an efficient manner.
• Performs special stains and immunohistochemistry procedures.

Equality Statement

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.

Respect Standards

We're striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health - for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: 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.

EEO Statement

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.