Histology Technician II, ANPA Surgical Pathology, 40hr, Day

ummh; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health is hiring a Histology Technician in the ANPA Surgical Pathology lab. The role supports routine and complex tissue processing, staining and microscopic preparation under supervision, with a focus on accuracy and quality control.

Qualification requirements include a high school diploma, completion of an accredited histology program, ASCP eligible, and at least 1 year in an anatomic pathology lab.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed accredited Histology program; ASCP eligible.
• Preferred: Associate degree; HT certification preferred.
• Experience: 1 year in anatomic pathology lab.

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols to perform various procedures, including complex tests in the assigned area.
• Maintains lab supplies and equipment per safety and hygiene standards.
• Accessioning, logging, and preparation for microscopic examination by the pathologist.
• Prepares tissue from surgical/diagnostic sources and ensures proper staining.
• Cleans, calibrates and labels specimens; maintains instrumentation.
• Performs routine maintenance and participates in continuing education.

Skills

Histology

Microscopy

Quality control

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Histology program

ASCP eligible

Associate degree

Job description

Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver?

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:

Monday through Friday, On Call - Required

Scheduled Hours: 7:00am-3:30pm

Shift: 1 - Day Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America)

Hours: 40

Cost Center: 10010 - 3384 ANPA Surgical Patholog

Union: SHARE (State Healthcare and Research Employees)

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

Everyone Is a Caregiver

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.

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:

Required:

• 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:

Required:

• 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.

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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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