Non-Registered Histotechnician

Precision Medicine Group; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Medicine Group is seeking a histology support technician to help ensure efficient laboratory operations. You will accession specimens, assist with grossing, and manage histology processors, embedding, and staining processes.

The role requires at least a High School diploma and 2+ years of related experience, with strong English communication, visual acuity and manual dexterity. Expect a hands-on environment with emphasis on quality control and safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 2+ years of related experience.
• Must read, write, speak and comprehend the English language fluently.
• Visual acuity and above average dexterity are required.

Responsibilities

• Accessions specimens brought into the laboratory for processing.
• Assists pathologists with grossing in specimens.
• Loading, changing, cleaning and troubleshooting histology processors.
• Perform decalcification of bone specimens.
• Cover slipping and routine H&E staining.
• Performs embedding and microtomy.
• Performs and monitors quality control within predetermined limits.
• Organizes work to achieve maximum productivity.
• Maintains a safe working environment and adheres to policies and procedures.

Skills

English fluency

Visual acuity

Dexterity

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Responsible for consistently supplying support service for the Histology Laboratory which will enable the department to function more efficient and effectively.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to:

• Accessions specimens brought into the laboratory for processing
• Assists PA’s or pathologists with grossing in specimens
• Loading, changing, cleaning and troubleshooting histology processors
• Decalcification process of bone specimens
• Cover slipping and routine H&E staining
• Performs embedding and Microtomy
• Performs and monitors quality control within predetermined limits
• Organizes work and activities to achieve maximum productivity
• Demonstrates professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, and other health care professionals
• Maintains a safe working environment, compliant with established policies and procedures of regulatory agencies, and responds positively to necessary changes in the workplace
• Complies with organization and department policies and procedures, participates in programs and activities to achieve the mission of the laboratory and assume responsibility for professional growth and development
• Responsible compliance with all ISO, OSHA, CAP, safety, and HIPAA regulations presented in training provided by Precision.
• Keep all grossing stations stocked with Histology supplies.
• Discard formalin fixed tissues.
• Dispose of red bag trash.
• Wash glassware according to protocol.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School diploma and 2+ years of related experience

Other Required:

• Visual acuity and above average dexterity.
• At times may come in contact with viral and bacterial infections, exposure to blood borne pathogens and occasional exposure to toxic substances.
• Capable of a moderate amount of walking, standing, and/or sitting.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, minimum lifting (no more than 20 lbs), bending, stooping, normal or corrected visual, hearing and good manual dexterity are required.
• Ability to lift or carry no more than 20 pounds or pull or push no more than 50 pounds.
• Must be able to read, write, speak fluently and comprehend the English language

Precision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

Reasonable estimate of the current range

$23.80 - $35.72 USD

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