Histotechnologist: Precision Tissue Prep for Diagnostics

2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 96,336,000 - 109,029,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens by processing, microtomy, and mounting on slides for microscopic analysis.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0-1 year histology experience, and HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) preferred. Duties include embedding, staining, QC, PPE safety, and meticulous specimen tracking to ensure patient safety.

Qualifications

• Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required
• Experience 0-1 year in clinical histology preferred
• Licenses HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) preferred

Responsibilities

• Processes, 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 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.

Skills

Histotechnique basics

Staining techniques

Safety PPE

Case tracking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

Tools

Histology equipment

Job description

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Histotechnician to prepare tissue specimens by processing, microtomy, and mounting on slides for microscopic analysis.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 0-1 year histology experience, and HT(ASCP) or HTL(ASCP) preferred. Duties include embedding, staining, QC, PPE safety, and meticulous specimen tracking to ensure patient safety.