Histology Technologist - Surgical Tissue & Lab Expert

Optum; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of healthcare organizations, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform complex histology procedures in a physician-led, multi-specialty setting.

The role requires HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent with four years of progressive anatomic laboratory experience, or a related Bachelor's degree. Mohs histology experience is preferred. Pay ranges hourly from $20.00 to $36.00 based on full-time employment, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent and four years relevant experience in a progressive anatomic laboratory, or Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related scientific discipline
• Analytical ability to understand and solve technical problems, and to develop new techniques as necessary

Responsibilities

• Performs various procedures and tests following established protocols, including the most complex for an assigned area.
• 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 standard procedures 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.
• 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.
• Complies with health and safety requirements and with regulatory agencies such as DPH, etc.
• Complies with established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives
• Enhances professional growth and development through educational programs, seminars, etc.
• Attends a variety of meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed
• Performs other similar and related duties as required
• Regular, reliable and predictable attendance is required
• This is a one day position per week (Monday)

Education

ASCP HT certification

Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of healthcare organizations, is seeking a laboratory professional to perform complex histology procedures in a physician-led, multi-specialty setting.

The role requires HT (ASCP) certification or equivalent with four years of progressive anatomic laboratory experience, or a related Bachelor's degree. Mohs histology experience is preferred. Pay ranges hourly from $20.00 to $36.00 based on full-time employment, with a comprehensive benefits package.