Histotechnologist

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis. You will process, embed, and section tissues, maintain a control library, and perform routine staining while adhering to safety and quality protocols.

A Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required; ASCP credentials are preferred. The role is onsite in Boston, supporting patient care in a busy laboratory environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, and routine staining.
• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Clinical or histology experience 0-1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Processes, embeds, and sections tissue for slides.
• Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain a control library.
• Performs preventative maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions.
• Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.

Skills

Histotechnique basics

Fixation

Decalcification

Processing

Embedding

Staining

PPE safety

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Site: Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummarySummaryResponsible for preparing tissue specimens by processing, performing microtomy, and mounting on glass slides for microscopic examination and analysis.Does this position require Patient Care?NoEssential FunctionsProcesses, embeds, and sections tissue for slides.Embeds control tissue and cuts control slides to maintain an adequate control library.Performs preventative maintenance and quality control procedures, including oiling and cleaning microtomes, cleaning processors, and changing staining solutions.Ensures appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to maintain employee safety at all times.Maintains case identification and ensures appropriate tracking throughout the entire process to ensure patient safety.Observes hospital and laboratory policies and safety practices and maintains a safe, clean, and prepared work area.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree Related Field of Study requiredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsHistotechnician [HT(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferredHistotechnologist [HTL(ASCP)] - American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) preferredExperienceClinical or histology experience 0-1 year requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Must possess fundamental knowledge of basic histotechnique to include fixation, decalcification, processing, embedding, and routine staining.- Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeOnsiteWork Location1153 Centre StreetScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$ - $38.05/HourlyGrade5At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.