Senior Histotechnologist: Lead Diagnostics & Training

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plan with Employer

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England's Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Senior Histotechnologist to support surgical and autopsy specimen preparation for microscopic examination. You will ensure quality, accuracy, and timely diagnostic information in a fast-paced lab, while adhering to CLIA/CAP standards.

Key duties include embedding, staining, IHC, staff training, and development of departmental SOPs. A BS with biology/chemistry and NAACLS histotech training are required, with 5+ years HTL ASCP

Qualifications

• BS degree with biology and chemistry coursework and NAACLS histotech program.
• At least 5 years of HTL ASCP experience; QIHC by ASCP.
• Experience with fixation, microtomy, processing, staining, and IHC optimization/validation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, embed, section, stain and coverslip tissue specimens for microscopy.
• Accession, label and document all tissue samples and testing activities.
• Perform routine histology, special stains and IHC procedures.
• Troubleshoot staining quality, instruments and workflow; document actions.
• Train and mentor staff and students; assist with competency assessments.

Skills

Histotechnology

IHC staining

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

Education

BS in Biology & Chemistry

NAACLS histotechnician/Histotechnology program

Tools

Staining equipment

IHC instruments

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England's Saint Francis Hospital is seeking a Senior Histotechnologist to support surgical and autopsy specimen preparation for microscopic examination. You will ensure quality, accuracy, and timely diagnostic information in a fast-paced lab, while adhering to CLIA/CAP standards.

Key duties include embedding, staining, IHC, staff training, and development of departmental SOPs. A BS with biology/chemistry and NAACLS histotech training are required, with 5+ years HTL ASCP