Histology Technician II - Radiology Jonas Lab

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

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Job Summary

The (per diem) Histology Technician II is responsible for preparing tissue specimens by treating with chemicals, slicing, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.

Essential Functions

• 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 such as oiling and cleaning microtomes according to schedule, recording temperatures on various instruments, changing the processor according to procedure, and changing staining solutions.
• Ensures aseptic techniques and observes health safety protocols during the cleanup procedure to minimize risks to self and co‑workers.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent required or Graduate Certificate Histology preferred

Experience

Clinical or Histology experience 1-2 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include 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 skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Onsite
• Work Location 221 Longwood Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $29.78 - $40.04/Hourly Grade 5

Benefits

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

EOG Statement: 2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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