Pathology Lab Technician - Specimen Processing & Staining

Concord Hospital; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Concord Hospital is seeking a qualified Histology Technician to register, accession, identify and process pathology specimens, including staining and preparation of liquid-based GYN/Non-GYN samples as well as HE/IHC staining of surgical specimens.

You will assist in gross dissection, frozen section staining, and autopsies under supervision of the Pathology team. Two years of post-secondary training and at least one year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of formal training or education beyond high school (e.g., Associates Degree).
• One year experience in related job required. Experience in a clinical pathology laboratory preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process surgical, cytology, and histology specimens.
• Receive Pathology specimens into department.
• Utilize instruments in processing specimens.
• Perform dissecting duties, such as opening skull, removing brain, and assists in taking cultures and blood.
• Perform quality control, checks, calibrates and maintain equipment in working order.
• Prepare autopsy room, instruments, supplies, blocks, and specimen containers.
• Collect waste Formula 83 and Ethanol for recycling.
• Prepare and package specimens for send out to outside lab.
• Demonstrates compliance with corporate, departmental and job-specific requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Histology processing

Specimen handling

Laboratory safety

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Histology instruments

Staining equipment

Job description

Concord Hospital is seeking a qualified Histology Technician to register, accession, identify and process pathology specimens, including staining and preparation of liquid-based GYN/Non-GYN samples as well as HE/IHC staining of surgical specimens.

You will assist in gross dissection, frozen section staining, and autopsies under supervision of the Pathology team. Two years of post-secondary training and at least one year of related experience are required.