Histotechnician OP - Per Diem

UVM Home Health, Inc.; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Home Health, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnologist responsible for tissue processing and advanced histology testing. The ideal candidate will possess an Associate Degree and at least one year of related experience, ready to contribute to a dynamic lab environment with quality control focus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Histology Lab.
• Certification as a Histotechnician preferred.
• Familiar with advanced immunocytochemical and histochemical testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate routine and special histology processing.
• Recognize and notify problems regarding procedures and instruments.
• Prepare reagents, stains, and solutions according to guidelines.

Skills

Tissue processing

Histology tests

Quality control

Education

Associate Degree in an appropriate science field

Histotechnician (HT ASCP) certification

Job description

ONSITE PARKING

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for accurate, correct routine and stat tissue processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, and staining. Performs routine and special histology including advanced immunocytochemical and histochemical testing. Recognizes procedural, instrument and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnolgist. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors. Prepares reagents, stains and solutions according to guidelines.

EDUCATION:

Minimum Education : Associate Degree in an appropriate science field/Histotechnican (HT ASCP) certification or eligible.

EXPERIENCE:

1 year in Histology Lab comparable to FAHC preferable.