Histotechnician Sr

uvmhealth; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Vermont Medical Center seeks a Senior Histotechnologist for per diem coverage in the Histology and Autopsy department. The role involves accurate routine and stat tissue processing, embedding, microtomy, staining, and labeling.

Per diem status means no committed hours and no benefits, with day shifts in Burlington, VT. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in a science field and HTL certification; Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science field required with HTL certification.
• Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and stat histology processing including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling.
• Guide Histotechnicians/Histotechnologists and support staff; troubleshoot procedural/instrument/quality issues.
• Adhere to quality control standards and report problems to Supervisor or Charge Histotechnologist.

Skills

Histology processing

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science field

HTL certification

QIHC (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus

Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont

Regular

Department: Histology and Autopsy

Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible)

Standard Hours: 0

Biweekly Scheduled Hours:

Shift: Day

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: None

Salary Range: Min $32.05 Mid $41.30 Max $50.54

Recruiter: Cindy Reichard

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This is a per diem role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for accurate routine and stat tissue processing, including embedment, microtomy, mounting, staining and labeling. Performs routine and special histology processing including advanced histochemical and immunohistochemical testing. Offers guidance to Histotechnicians, Histotechnologists, and support staff in routine technical areas and serves as a resource person. Recognizes and troubleshoots procedural, instrument, and quality control problems and notifies Charge Histotechnologist, R&D Tech or Supervisor. Follows guidelines to correct problems or errors.

EDUCATION

The Sr. Histotechnologist is required to have their bachelor's degree in an appropriate science field along with their HTL certification. Qualification in Immunohistochemistry (QIHC) is preferred but not required.

EXPERIENCE

Three years in a Histology Laboratory similar to UVM Medical Center

This role is not open to work visa sponsorship

This is a bargaining union position.