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

UMass Memorial Health; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Memorial Health in Worcester, MA, seeks a Histotechnologist to perform a broad array of histology tasks in a clinical laboratory. You will prepare tissue specimens and ensure quality control for microscopic examination by physicians, with supervision available for complex cases.

The role requires a HS diploma, completion of an accredited Histotechnology program, and ASCP eligibility, with preference for an associate degree and HT certification, plus 1 year of anatomic pathology experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Follows protocols to perform a range of procedures and tests.
• Maintains laboratory supplies and ensures safety standards.
• Prepares tissue specimens for microscopic examination and reporting.

Skills

Histology

Anatomic Pathology

Laboratory Safety

Education

High School Diploma

Histotechnology program

ASCP certification eligible

Tools

Microtomy equipment

Histology Stains

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

Position 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:

Required:

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

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• ASCP certification as an 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. Takes 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. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.