Histology Technician II — Per Diem, Onsite

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician II (Per Diem) to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. The role is onsite at 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, with day shifts and per diem scheduling.

Responsibilities include accessioning, assisting pathologists, processing, embedding, sectioning tissues, and performing routine quality-control tasks while following safety protocols and aseptic procedures.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Graduate Certificate Histology preferred.
• Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required.
• Fundamental knowledge of histotechnique: fixation, decalcifications, processing, embedding, routine and special stains and frozen sections.
• Must be able to perform certain special stains (i.e. Oil Red O).
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and participates in continuing education.
• Participates in safety programs and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection, accessioning and logging routines.
• Assists pathologists with tissue grossing procedures.
• Processes, embeds, and sections tissues for slides.
• Performs preventive maintenance and quality-control procedures on instruments.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Skills

Histotechnique basics

Special stains

Oil Red O

Aseptic technique

Safety protocols

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Graduate Certificate Histology preferred

Job description

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histology Technician II (Per Diem) to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic examination. The role is onsite at 221 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA, with day shifts and per diem scheduling.

Responsibilities include accessioning, assisting pathologists, processing, embedding, sectioning tissues, and performing routine quality-control tasks while following safety protocols and aseptic procedures.